Changes on the horizon

 A week from today, Andrew and Thomas will be back in school.  I've so appreciated the fact that they've been home while I've been working.  It's really made some things easier, and our sweet pup has certainly enjoyed it as well.  It's going to be an adjustment for her next week.  She hasn't had daily crate time since March!

Having everyone in-person means I will have to be more diligent about making sure we have clean masks.  Right now I'm the only one wearing one eight hours a day, but that is about to change.  I also need to make sure that the ice packs for our lunches are staying cold and not just sitting in lunch boxes each day.  I'm going to try to continue getting up the same time I do now, which should work as long as I shower the night before and have all my clothes laid out as well.  Andrew and Thomas begin school 1/2 later than last year so they will get to sleep in 30 minutes later than last year.

I would love to think that I will get to join them in a few weeks at their school, but honestly, I just don't have a great feeling about the job.  I can't really explain it, but there just isn't any optimism.  Regardless, I trust that things will work out as they are meant to be.

I've also been noticing that subbing isn't the same as it used to be.  Because teachers have become so accustomed to utilizing online platforms for assignments, they are able to do the same when they need to be out of class.  That means little to no interaction with the students.  I miss interacting with students, and it takes away some of the joy of subbing.  That's why the office job would be truly ideal.  My current plan (which we all know at this point means virtually nothing) is that I will serve my days as a sub here at this school, enjoy the summer off, go back to being a general sub at our school next year, and perhaps begin to look for something more permanent.

I know changes are coming.  I very much dislike change, even when changes can be good.  I try to plan for change, but that isn't always possible.  That's why I need to learn to just roll with things!