Momma's new job

Well as it turns out, Wednesday the 13th was my last day working at the shop. I'm really going to miss that job, I had the most understanding, cooperative boss, the funniest and most hard working coworkers, and the best pay that anyone can offer a college drop out. (Seriously, I almost felt guilty getting my paychecks. Almost.)

So here I am, a "Stay-at-home-mom" of sorts. While I hate putting my ACUs away, it's nice to get up whenever I feel like it, or rather, whenver Alexei wakes up. It's nice to have a variety of things to choose to wear, though it does create a burden on the laundry pile. Though even people give me their condolences for being out of work, I feel guilty as millions of stay at home moms care for their little ones all day long, while Alexei still attends daycare.

At first I thought I'd really enjoy all this time alone, but on second thought it seems more lonely without my snuggly little redhead to keep me company. My favorite is when he climbs up on the sofa with his little feet flailing, finally makes and gives me a big smile. Then he crawls on over, raises his arms up and *POW!* slams his body across my lap where he lays there and coos to me while snuggling. What a little sweetheart.

There is currently a job open that I'm interested in in Hutchinson, and while it is a drive, it's still a lot better than driving to Salina, carpool or not. I still need to apply for it as it closes on the 23rd. I just wish the unit could put me on orders. If they need a full timer so badly, then why can't they just put me on ADSW or RMAs until someone fills the slot? Ah, but I'm not even eligible for that position, only because I would need not only a passing APFT (Army Physical Fitness Test) which I haven't passed since August of 2007, but I would also need a negative pregnancy test within 15 days of the date of hire. So dangit. Ah well, at least my good friend is eligible for it, and she's been looking for work also, so hopefully that will work out for her.

So here it is, 10:30am and I haven't a clue as to what I want to do today. What SHOULD I do? I SHOULD pick up the yard and start hauling off boxes, but I think I'd rather go knit at my favorite yarn shop, Twist. Well, maybe I should go pick up the yard seeing as trash day is tomorrow. Ah well, at least I'm being kept busy, right?