I thought I would give you all a little update on what's going on with the Randall family.
We are all exhausted, but we are doing great. Robbie loves his new job at Carlisle Syntec. He already got a raise and he has only been working there for two months! Woo hoo! He has also been getting lots of overtime since they are short staffed at the moment. The extra cash is nice, but I do miss him. He put in almost 60 hours this week!
Speaking of long hours, I am at full capacity in my daycare again. Thank goodness! I tried to get that last spot filled for months. It's really hard to find families that need daycare for just one child in this state. The only downside is I work 55 hours a week now. I love my job so much and I'm so grateful for it, but it is physically and mentally exhausting taking care of 8 children for that many hours a week.
So, Robbie and I don't get much time together during the week when he is working days and none at all when he is working nights. We have weekends off together, so we try to make the most of those days and spend them doing things as a family. We are going to try to make more time for friends and extended family though. Despite our hectic schedules, I am determined! =)
Tristan is doing so great! He had his 18 month check up two weeks ago. I can't believe my baby boy is a year and half old already. Time goes by way too fast. He is putting 2 to 3 word sentences together and is interested in learning his letters and numbers already. He knows a few letters of the alphabet, but he seems to be much more interested in counting. He can almost count to 10. He starts off with 1, 2, 3, skips 4, 5, 6, and 7, then goes straight to 8, 9, 10. Lol! He is still healthy and happy. I love that little guy more than anything. =)
I'm thinking of taking belly dance again. One of my daycare parents takes a class every Saturday in Salt Lake and one of my friends that I used to dance with in high school dances there on occasion as well. I miss dancing so much and one of my new years resolutions was to take some more time for myself. I think that would be a great way to do it. Plus, I would make some new friends in the process, which is always nice.
All I know is I need some balance in my life. All work and no play makes me super irritable and cranky. Lol! ;)
