Underwhelmed, Overspent

It has been too long since I wrote "overwhelmed." Perhaps everyone thinks I'm still buried under the laundry. I figure it's time for a positive update.

I've caught up with all the important things. I've even managed to stay on top of the things I usually get behind on on a daily basis, despite Ben's extra overtime this week. This is because I hired babysitters. 4 times. I couldn't really afford this, but perhaps it was worth the peace of mind. I figured 5.00 an hour was justified by Ben's overtime pay.

I'm happy with my week. The times I did get with the kids went well. We got along better than usual and had some fun times. Perhaps because I got a break. Perhaps because Kaylin has Jesus in her heart! :) She is definitely a sweeter spirit this week.

Tonight I filled out job application number 2. I thought I could just work wherever I wanted right away. But the place has to be hiring. And the place has to be willing to work around a husband's schedule and a baby's schedule.

I wasn't as excited to apply as I thought I'd be. (I want to be a waitress again a couple of shifts a week, for those who don't know.) I miss serving but as I wrote about shift preferences I realized what a challenge this is going to be with Kai's feeding schedule, and that I may have to work more than I want to to be considered for a job. "Make it work" is my only option right now. I'm realizing I'd rather wait a few more months, as Kai's schedule is becoming more predictable all the time yet has not quite arrived. But money's not going to just show up in his diapers the next few months. I guess it's time to start brainstorming what restaurant #3 will be.