Here we go again

 I think we all remember the emotional roller-coaster of my work situation this past summer.  Well, here we go again!  The decision to reopen school was made ten days ago, and the job hadn't been posted, so I thought they were simply absorbing it, which I understood.  Yesterday though, there was the posting!  Having gone through all of this before, my emotions remained pretty tamped down, especially since it also means I have to quit the job I currently have, which my friend essentially gave me.  I spoke to him first thing this morning though, and he was completely understanding that I can not pass up the opportunity for a permanent job just so I don't hurt his feelings over this one-year job.  It was such a relief.  I don't expect to hear anything for at least a week though, and I'm grateful that at least I understand the timeline of it all a little better.

Also in the "here we go again" category, Thomas hit a vehicle last night.  You might be thinking this sounds familiar, and that is because it was exactly 32 days ago that he totaled Andrew's vehicle.  When he first told Andrew he mentioned that the driver's mirror had been torn off.  I immediately panicked about how I was going to get to work because Catherine needs the other vehicle today (she is home for the weekend) and we haven't had a chance to replace Andrew's car yet.  Fortunately, the mirror wasn't quite as bad as I had anticipated (although the green duck tape to hold it on does stand out!), and I was able to drive it to work today.  This car is the "kids" vehicle, so if it gets beat up that is exactly what is there for.

I also have to mention that in spite of my irritation and concern about Thomas's two accidents in a month, I was also very impressed at how quickly he did the right thing.  There is not a significant amount of damage to the other vehicle and it isn't overly noticeable, but even before Andrew or I could say anything he said he had already left a note apologizing, and included his name and our phone number.  So proud of him for knowing the right thing to do, and doing it without even thinking otherwise!

I am so grateful the weekend is here.  I love having Catherine around for a few days, and we have some fun plans with each other and with some friends.  Yay, it's Friday!!!