Week in Review

Another week has flown by. Here are a few of the highlights or stresslights:

• James hasn't felt well this week. The almost-nurse in the house hasn't quite diagnosed himself, but is worried he might have bronchitis, the flu, or a terrible chest cold. The non-nurse in the house thinks that if he is sick one more day, he needs to visit the doctor.
• I am a little stressed about my job future. Remember I took at 1-year position at Murray High? Well, the person who I replaced can't quite figure out whether she is going to return or not. She has until March 1st to decide. In the meantime, I have been preparing applications, letters of recommendation, etc. to apply elsewhere. The good news is that I teach math and there is a huge shortage of math teachers. The bad news is that we are in scary economic times with legislative cuts and 1) if I do get to keep my job at Murray, but the budget and dropping enrollment means we have to let a math teacher go, I'd be it and 2) other districts will likely not be in a hurry to hire this year and I might have to just wait things out and that really stresses me out. I have faith that things will work out, though.
• James talked to some army recruiters this week and had thoughts of joining up active duty after he graduates. There are a lot of benefits to joining up active duty in a medical officer slot, but that also means we would be leaving Utah and headed to the middle of Texas or somewhere for three years. I'm not so sure what I think about that.
• I need to start a Master's Degree program and I think I finally found one through USU that I can do online and actually interests me. Thanks mom, for helping me to feel confident about these decisions. There are still some bugs to work out before I apply, but I have started the process.
• Willie's junior high b-ball team is a little off beat. Willie is improving every game and really starting to show some sweet skills. He was even excited to report that on Thursday's announcements at school, he was the "defensive player of the game." Way to go Willie! I don't have total faith in his coach, they've lost a few, and I worry that my dad will have a massive heart attack at a basketball game before Willie graduates from high school, but otherwise, it's been a fun season.
• I need to go get in the shower. Annie is bringing Elliott over today and I get to tend him all day!!! I love him! I am excited to be an aunt again in May!