Ch-ch-ch-changes....

Twenty seven years ago, I graduated with my bachelors degree in dental hygiene. It was a good career choice. I worked for ten years at various dental offices. I was able to work part time, help support our family, and help Dennis work his way through school. Sixteen years ago, when Ammon was born, I was blessed to be able to stay home to raise our children full time. I never had any desire to go back to work, and have been totally fulfilled staying home. People have asked me if I would go back to dental hygiene, and my answer was always something like, "If it's the end of the world and I'm forced to." I've been very happy staying home with my children and caring for our family and home.

This fall, Jordyn started first grade, and I was home all day. Alone. For the first time. Ever. I got bored. I sat around being incredibly un-productive, and wasted more days than I care to admit. I decided that I needed something different. I started applying for jobs at the schools as an aide or a tech or something. I wanted to be able to be on the same schedule as my kids, be home when they are, and have time to be involved in their activities. I finally was hired last week as a Title 1 Tech at Rees Elementary. I started Monday, with much anxiety and trepidation. After all, how would I ever fit in lunch dates while working 10-2 every day? Would I be able to do all I need to do every day? What about lunch? Would my family suffer? When would I go to lunch?

Well, so far so good. I think I like my job, and I believe that the family is doing fine. I am more organized, and waste much less time. I think this will be a good thing.