Other life updates

So....since my last post that had anything to do with work I have learned that my job will be slashed if not eliminated altogether. The walls are finally crumbling and the rubble is landing on me. Figures. Am I bitter? Yes, a bit. Do I own some responsibility? Yes, a bit. Do I feel betrayed? Yes - absolutely. Do I understand when companies downsize? Yes, absolutely.

Anyway I am searching for a new job before the end of the summer, when the Guillotine is scheduled to fall. I don't know what that first fall would mean.

It's probably the kick in the pants I need to get off my duff and move on. I've been here 15 years. That's a ridiculously long time in this day and age. So I'm trying to approach it with whatever positivity I can muster - especially so the kids are aware but don't see it as a life ending occurence. _ _It happens.

I've acquired some great references over the years that I think will serve me well - as well as lots of diverse work skills.

So - what else. We have about five different colors of stain on the back of our house as we try to decide what color to paint the house. It will be dramatically different - from a medium tan/brown to something very dark (grey/blue/green). But we haven't decided what exactly.

All of the nasty dirt in our yard, exposed after evergreens were yanked out and a fence was rebuilt, is finally covered in soft new grass. YAY - it almost looks nice lol. Now if we could just get a handle on those weeds!

We're building a changing room in our garage for people using the pool. It's looking really nice and will have a bench, cubbies, and hooks for people to use. I'm excited about painting that to make it look really fresh and bright. YAY!

The baby is walking and talking. She's trying to say everything! Such a hunger for knowledge. So pleased to see that.

Oh, sad news. 14's ginuea pig died....on the day of her graduation. It was very sudden. We're going to get a new companion for 11's pig, but they won't have girls in stock for another week or two. She took it remarkably well during the day - it was a busy time - but got a little teary eyed later in the day.

My kids are amazing. Have I said that lately? They are so amazing. We are very blessed.