Nothing New

I haven't been doing much this week which is why I haven't written. We have just been trying to adjust to my new work schedule. The kids seem to have adjusted to me leaving really well. Especially since they get to stay with daddy. They give me kisses and hugs as I run out the door just like Dad does in the morning so they seem to think everything is fine.

They have been busy this week playing with all the new toys Evie got for her birthday. Sam loves having a new pile of things to sort and will spend hours moving toys from one bucket to another. Evie loves to go over and take one of "his" toys just to hear him squeal. I've caught her doing it and she gets a look that shows her perverse pleasure in making her brother scream. She is going to be my handful. I just know it.

Work is going well. I'm enjoying myself so much. Starting this week I get keys to the store and they are going to entrust me with closing by myself. I'm not sure if I am ready but it will be a nice challenge. It is weird working in a place that puts so much trust in their employees right from the start. Unlike the big corporations where you need to visit customer service just to buy a book of stamps. I sold my first huge statue yesterday and I get a little thrill of pleasure every time I sell a picture or plaque off the wall. I think this has been one of the best things for me. I don't feel so trapped and I like being able to socialize with adults again. Dwayne still needs some more adjustment I think. He is confident and great with the kids but he is unsure of some of his cooking skills and I can tell he misses me when I get home. He has taken to hovering around me while I eat my dinner, change my clothes, or start to relax from a long evening. I feel kind of bad because I have been so busy, I haven't had time to really think about him or the kids so the separation isn't as acute for me. But all in all, we seem to be adjusting well. We can't wait until the 20th when I get the first paycheck where we will actually feel the extra cushion in our finances. So hopefully, only a couple more weeks of struggling and skimpy meals and then we will start to see the benefits of this new arrangement.