Back To Van Driving And School Time Sicknesses

 The morning drive can be rather quiet, as I pick up three teenage boys and drive about eight miles to their school.  We'll have friendly conversation here and there and I'll ask questions.  These three boys were suspended from their home school and need to go to another school that will help guide them, change them, and teach them how to navigate through life's challenges with a better behavior and attitude.  These kids have been respectful towards me and I don't have any reason to complain.  Every morning I start my day in prayer that God can guide me in being a good influence to them.  

My third year at this job has started and I am thankful for it.  It's mostly free of stress with management that cares.  I know I'll have to go back to full-time work eventually but for now I am going to enjoy being a school van driver.  I enjoy being on the road for a short time in the morning and again in the afternoon, with time in between to be at home hanging out with the dog and getting housework done.  

This is week two of school for my own children and my son is still in bed ... sick.  Oh, goodness.  Here we go!  It's always something when the school year starts.  He should be awake and working on his college online classes before going into the high school this afternoon.  I'm not sure if he will make it today and we may have to run to the doctor.  So, I will remain quiet as he gets the rest he needs.  

It seems these sicknesses come as the weather is changing.  We have definitely been seeing slightly cooler temperatures, which hints that autumn is soon coming ... but it's not here yet.  So put away your pumpkin spice latte, it's not time.  I'm a summer girl through and through but I do try and make the best out of the seasons that are to come but I insist on waiting until they come.  That orange box filled with fall decor will sit in the attic until mid September.  I just wish the fall sicknesses could wait too.