Interview, Doctor Appointment, Moving

So I have the interview for the new job in the morning. The latest scuttle is that of the four people who applied, I am the only one qualified for the position. Interestingly enough, the Program Manager of the home I'm in has already hired someone to work a split shift (meaning two overnight shifts and two evening shifts) which is my shift. That is not a position that was open, so one can only assume that I will be offered the new position. I guess I'll know more tomorrow.

In the late afternoon, I have a doctor appointment. Time to get new scripts for my thyroid meds and blood pressure meds. I also need to discuss restless leg syndrome (which I believe I have), carpal tunnel (which I think is affecting my right wrist), and a couple other issues. After the appointment, I have to head on in to work as I am supposed to be "in charge" on Thursdays since there is no supervisor in the home now that the Evening Supervisor (who replaced me) is on maternity leave.

We are moving on Friday and Saturday. I'll do my best to check in when it's all said and done, but if I disappear for a few, you'll now know why. I have to call the cable tomorrow and see how quickly they can change my cable and internet to the new apartment. It's in the same complex, but one building over. We're going to a two-bedroom so that Mandi will have her own room when the baby comes. Don't know how long she'll be here after she has the baby, but it's better to be prepared.

Nothing new on the weight loss front to report. I'm holding steady and that's an accomplishment. I sure am praying things slow down and I can get back on track. I may even return to Nutrisystem to get me going as I did when I started this all two years ago.

Happy Easter

Just wanted to pop in while I have a moment to wish everyone a Happy Easter. My youngest daughter asked me yesterday who even celebrates Easter. I was flabbergasted to find out she really had no clue that Easter is a religious holiday. We never attended church regularly when she was young but I know that the story of the resurrection has been told to her before. The things we find out about our kids!

Am down in Danville this morning. Drove down yesterday so Mandi can hook up with her hubby. He got 96 hours of approved leave due to the holiday. Getting him from Fort Knox to here was difficult, but it finally happened. They get to spend a little time together and then it's back to base for him. He still has at least ten weeks more of training there. After that, the baby should be here (due April 26) and I guess Mandi is planning to join him where ever he ends up, unless he's deployed to Iraq. Keep saying that's not going to happen, but we won't know until he gets his next duty station orders. I'm starting to really not appreciate all that Marine families are put through. This not knowing if he could come home until the last minute for Easter got me pretty much fed up. How the heck are the families supposed to make plans, when orders change at the last second. And his travel radius is only 300 miles. I feel badly for those who got the 96 hour leave and can't really leave because home is just too far away. Makes me sad.

Other than that, life is okay. Applied for a different position at work. It's for complete overnights full time. Sunday through Thursday from 11 PM to 7 AM. It is called Overnight Coordinator. It is a paperwork position for the most part. From time to time, I will be required to respond to calls for help when kids go "intensive" and need to be restrained. It is considered a supervisory position and would likely mean an increase back to at least where I was before. I know four other people from my campus have applied. Not sure if anyone else internally in the company applied or not. I have an interview with the admin on Thursday. We'll see how it goes. I'm afraid I dug myself a hole when I asked to be stepped down. I hope not as at least my schedule would be set and I'd not be doing any more evening shifts working hands on with those girls. Wishing myself luck and skill during the interview.

In case I don't get a chance to pop in again before Sunday ... Happy Easter to those who celebrate it. For those who don't, enjoy the day!