Back To The Grind

 First, I want to say specifically to Mary  how deeply sorry I am for the sudden loss of your great nephew.  That is deeply heartbreaking and my prayers are with you and your family.   Wow, I have no words.  

Today was the first day back to school and work after a much needed winter break.  It was nice to have time off and we even saw both my sisters at separate times when they visited from Long Island.   My son has been enjoying his new Xbox and spent four days last week at his new job at the ski resort.  He helps with the snow tubing.  I didn't even expect him to work yet, he's only fifteen, but he insisted on earning his own money.  I'm so proud of him.  

As I said in my last post, our dog has been dealing with some health issues.  I believe a bladder infection is one thing since he continuously pees everywhere.  His vet appointment isn't until Friday.  The poor guy just clings to me when he can, like when I'm on the floor doing a puzzle.  

Here's the finished puzzle.  One of my Christmas gifts.

This is a silly one.  I love sloths.  They are my spirit animal.  Slow and steady.  

On the last day of vacation I took the kids to the mall so they could pick out new calendars for their rooms.  

The malls are so empty and almost obsolete.  I remember walking through the mall as a kid with my mom and as a teen and young adult with friends.  It was the fun thing to do, even when I didn't have extra money to spend.  My kids love walking the mall but with most of the stores gone there isn't much to see or do.  Sad, really.  

When my alarm went off this morning I wished for just one more day off but, nope, it was time to get moving again.  It was nice seeing the kids and staff that I work with but I'm really feeling a pull to find a different job.  It's a good job, great hours, but I exhaust myself for pennies and no appreciation.   My son went to school but experienced a headache through the day, just like every day.  Until we can find a cure for these migraines he'll be back to virtual.  We will revisit our decision next school year, and so forth.  He doesn't mind working from home.  He doesn't care to miss out on all the social aspects of school.  My daughter, on the other hand, thrives on being around people and being taught by teachers in person.   So, I'm doing what suits them individually.   

Well, here's to a 2023 where things will fall into place.