School called off today due to impending Blizzard. Preemptive meeting yesterday after school, since today is first day of finals. Over in Monroe, 10 miles north of Orangeville, 12-18" of snow in forecast. Pretty much all schools in Stephenson County closed, although Freeport opened, with early release. Thankful I will not have to deal with any mess driving home.
Right now, only rain in Rockford. Snow probably won't hit until later this afternoon. I am anticipating school tomorrow- need to go, as all of my materials are there. Would suck to return without a plan, although the first day back is for finals.
Walked Trey over to school this morning w/ David. Went over to Walmart to finish up Xmas shopping for him- so I think we're done with him. Still have a couple of other people to shop for. No idea what to get for David.
Monthly meeting with our caseworker last night. Proceedings for termination will be quicker than expected. Informational session on the 4th, with pre-trial hearing on Feb 8. We'll have to decided if we want to adopt him before then. I wouldn't see why not. Everything is going well, considering he's only been here a few weeks and he is a 5 year old boy. Ups and Downs, but nothing major. David is definitely tired, and he has stated as such. Worrisome.
Otherwise, OK. A bit tired myself. And learning that kids are expensive.
Will be looking for another job, updating my resume over break. I am hoping a couple of contacts will pan out.
Joined the Y (for Trey); switched him to the Boys and Girls Club for after school care, starting the 7th.
Christmas day plans filled to the brim.
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December
Took today off..... so much to do. Way behind in work for my class, and honestly, somewhat over OHS. Needed a break.
Trey (Terrence) is doing well. No major issues, and easy comparative to Tim and Jes. Still, he is a 5 year old boy, so there are things that just go with that. We adjusting well, although David is a bit sick right now (major cold) and I am having trouble getting my work completed. We're still working on routines and having him able to do things on his own- particularly entertaining himself when David and I are busy with other things.
Christmas tree is up, and a visit to Santa at Woodfield with Mom over the weekend. We have Fred's old fake tree, which actually looks OK, all blue and silver. We have not done any shopping yet for him, and need to figure out when we can get it done. School winter concert last week. Cute that he believes in Santa.
Schudel told me that he will not be returning to OHS next year, which may put my internship in jeopardy. I feel like I'm creeping towards the door anyway; just not a good fit. First, the distance in combination with the hours- putting me home around 5 and not wanting to do much work, and with Trey, it is nearly impossible. Second, my educational philosophy is very different than the status quo there. My mind-track is college prep, where that is not the norm. Third, I miss the collaboration. Definitely does not exist.
So I'll be busy with resumes packets over winter break. Stopped over at FMS yesterday to return some things and definitely miss it. Think the bridge is burned, but maybe not. They have a Spanish teacher now. We'll have to see. I think I want to be closer to home though.
Otherwise,tired and behind with TTDs, but otherwise OK.
Work to do.
Trey (Terrence) is doing well. No major issues, and easy comparative to Tim and Jes. Still, he is a 5 year old boy, so there are things that just go with that. We adjusting well, although David is a bit sick right now (major cold) and I am having trouble getting my work completed. We're still working on routines and having him able to do things on his own- particularly entertaining himself when David and I are busy with other things.
Christmas tree is up, and a visit to Santa at Woodfield with Mom over the weekend. We have Fred's old fake tree, which actually looks OK, all blue and silver. We have not done any shopping yet for him, and need to figure out when we can get it done. School winter concert last week. Cute that he believes in Santa.
Schudel told me that he will not be returning to OHS next year, which may put my internship in jeopardy. I feel like I'm creeping towards the door anyway; just not a good fit. First, the distance in combination with the hours- putting me home around 5 and not wanting to do much work, and with Trey, it is nearly impossible. Second, my educational philosophy is very different than the status quo there. My mind-track is college prep, where that is not the norm. Third, I miss the collaboration. Definitely does not exist.
So I'll be busy with resumes packets over winter break. Stopped over at FMS yesterday to return some things and definitely miss it. Think the bridge is burned, but maybe not. They have a Spanish teacher now. We'll have to see. I think I want to be closer to home though.
Otherwise,tired and behind with TTDs, but otherwise OK.
Work to do.
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