TToT – Taking Care of Business
I am late to the party this week, but I’m here!
It’s been a very eventful week and there is much to do in the week ahead. For now, I want to pause for just a few minutes and make note of the week’s highlights. There is much for which to be thankful…
First, on a very light note, I am completely excited that it is Shark Week! I had nearly forgotten, but Super Sister texted me this morning in very capital letters reminding me that it is indeed Shark Week. Check out Discovery Channel’s website for all the details.
OK, on to the more serious stuff…
Once again, we are all so thankful for the Hub’s new job. Not only is it the proverbial “foot in the door” we’ve been waiting for, but so far he seems to love it. That’s a win.
I am so grateful to all of our friends in real life and through the blog who have expressed their excitement and best wishes and congratulations for the Hub’s new position. Thanks to all of you!
Kidzilla gets a huge dose of appreciation from her parents this week for being so pleasant and cooperative while we dealt with some big issues and decisions. She helps with small jobs around the house, picks up her own things, makes her bed, gets herself dressed in the morning. We have a great kid.
I have somehow managed to drop another four pounds, bringing me within about a pound of the Hub’s total loss. I was certain it was a fluke, but the scale is insisting on this number for four days running, so I’m calling it.
I am very thankful for the support of family, friends, and colleagues right now. This is big for us at the moment and I’m going to do a little jig past the SGV and say this counts for about three things.
I am thankful for the ability to see the possibility ahead of us.
I am really very thankful that it is still summer break for us here. I know many places that have started back to school already, but we are still clear until the end of the month and I’m pretty glad about that.
Finally, I am thankful that it’s Sunday afternoon and Kidzilla and I can snuggle up and take a nap since neither of us is feeling 100% terrific today. So that’s where I’m headed right now. I’ll get around and read all of your lists later!
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So glad the job is a fit! The beginning of new, good things! I hope your nap was lovely.
Definitely a beginning…
The nap was not the lovely kind. More like the “oh, wow, I kinda feel like crap and I can’t believe I passed out that hard” kind of nap. Blah. And now I believe I’m going to head to bed…
So glad “life is good” for you. It will be a great way for kiddo to start the school year. For now go have some fun!
It’s pretty good at the moment, yes!
That is wonderful news my friend!! Praying for you still… 🙂 My kids start back in ONE day. Sigh… Enjoy your summer’s last days!
Thanks, Chris, as always. Keep those prayers coming!
Only one day left? Boo to that. Kidzilla doesn’t go back until the day after Labor Day so we still have a couple of weeks to go!
Yea for wonderful news! I am so happy that your husband has found a good fit for him, and for you! Four pounds in a week is rather stellar so go you!! I don’t get the places that have kids in school at the beginning of August so I am glad that you get to enjoy your Kidzilla for a few more weeks. Have a great week!
Thanks, Pattie!
I guess the trade-off for going back so early is that they are done much earlier at the end, too – I’ll be jealous then! But honestly, I still don’t understand why places go in early August.
Congratulations to your husband on his new job! And congratulations to you on losing your 4#s! I think I better check out Sharkweek on Netflix to see what all the excitement is about. I’m impatiently waiting for them to add Sharknado 2 LOL.
Not sure what Netflix will have on Shark Week – but definitely check out Discovery Channel! I think Sharknado 2 must be as ridiculous as Sharknado the first. 😀
Still on the high of it all?! Good for you. You have waited so patiently. I think the job thing could top your lists for a lot of weeks without breaking any rules!
It’s a pretty big thing to be thankful for – and we definitely are! But there is even more great news this week…stay tuned. As soon as I figure out how to put it into words, I’ll get it out there!
School here started Monday. I couldn’t wait to get my son back on the bus! Last year they changed the school schedule to start early in August, take 3 weeks off at holiday time, an extra week off in October and 2 weeks off for spring. The kids seem to like it and not be so bored at home.
Enjoy what is left of summer. M
Starting so early in August makes me cringe. But. I kind of like that extended holiday break. A week in October? I’d be heaven! My absolute favorite month of the year! Long spring break would be great, too. I guess there are definite trade-offs.
With the Fab Hub back to work now, Kidzilla and I are spending an awful lot of one-on-one time together these last weeks – it’s great!
That is Fantastic!! So glad FabHub got a new job!!
Enjoy the nap!
We are, too! He’s exhausted, but really enjoying it.