January

I've been MIA when it comes to the blog. When life gets busy, something's gotta give right? I wish I had some pictures to spice up this post, but no can do. I still felt the need to show this little blog of mine some lovin'. So here's what we've been up to!

Richie's the only one to escape the sick bug at the Garner home. Miles got over his cold in early January, but Gwen and I are just barely remembering what it's like to breathe through our noses. Unfortunately, right as we were feeling almost 100%, Gwen got some sort of UTI infection and Miles got an ear infection. Boo. Thank goodness for modern medicine.

We've been anxious increase our bank account lately so that we have money to do something besides pay the bills and buy food. The main goal being we'd like to pay off our house in lightning speed, but we'd also like to do some fun things with money, you know like buy new tires for our vehicles and paint the house. We check out ksl sometimes for part time work, usually with Richie in mind, but we came across an ad for a pre school teacher at "The Winner School" near SLC. (No losers are allowed in this school apparently.) I sent a resume and they were anxious to hire me because of my degree. Long story short, I got the job being an assistant pre school teacher on Tue and Thurs from 12-4. I get to bring the kids with me and they get free day school (like a less intense pre school). I would love to put Miles in my pre school class with me, but even with the discounted rate they offered me, it wasn't cheap. Not only do they not allow losers in the school, I guess they also shun poor people. At least that's what I've gathered from the tuition, moms driving lexus and bmw, and kids wearing more expensive clothes than I've ever bought for myself. And the whole point of this thing is to make money right? Right.
Miles has taken to it like a fish. Just cries and whines when it's time to go home. Gwen has had a much harder time adjusting, which surprises me and also makes me have major cases of mommy guilt. Once we get into a routine I think we will all do fine, but the first week I was just having a really hard time admitting that *gasp* I am a working mom now. I have never questioned myself so much in such a short amount of time. The biggest question being, "Am I doing what's right for my kids?" And that led me to question everything I've ever done as a mother. Yikes. I'm guessing that most moms/parents in general will never escape asking themselves if they are doing the right thing for their children. Which is good thing! I just need to find the balance between listening to the spirit and non-stop worrying.
Pertaining to the job, so far so good. I know my kids will grow into it, and it will be great to have something to put on my professional resume, not to mention making a few extra bucks.

Other than that, we are just gearing up for Miles' bday this week! He's been excited all month, so I hope we don't disappoint him. Can't believe he's going to be 4.