I got the job!!!!!!

I started on Thursday as the Executive Assistant to the VP of the Mortgage Division of the bank. It's been a wild and crazy ride so far.

Yep, this is the job I first heard of on Tuesday and interviewed that night at 7:30 pm and started Thursday morning at 8 am. God can do amazing things, in crazy, short amounts of time!

It's going to be kind of crazy for the next month or so as we all adjust to one another and the new roles that are being formed, but I think it's a great opportunity and I'm going to love it!

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 again to every person who prayed for us as I have been on the job hunt and feel free to continue to pray as I tackle this new position.

Interviews!

I have lots of them! God has blessed abundantly. This morning I had 1 second interview set-up. By 3:00 pm I had 4 interviews! WHAT?!?!?! I had my first tonight and it went fantastic. Seems like a dream (for me) opportunity. Praying like crazy that if it is "the one" God will have his hand in working every last.detail.out. Next one is tomorrow @ 2. Then Thursday @ 8:30. And lastly Monday @ 3. If I'm not starting the first one..............which would start Monday! Follow all that?! God seems to be bestowing blessings on me like crazy. Giving me hope even if not one job works out. For that I am very grateful. I'm also so very excited to see what he can and is doing on my very undeserving behalf! God is truely GOOD! :)

Last post I made was the Monday, before I started working on Thursday........its been a looooonnnngggg 90 days! Is it bad that I'm contemplating pregnancy so I can be a SAHM again?! Totally Mostly Definitely kidding! but, God does plant a money tree in your back yard when you have a new baby, right?!?!?!

It has been a hard, sometimes frustrating working full time. It's so much different than I remember it being...............Oh yeah I only had 2 kids last time I did this. ;)

 I do have like the World's GREATEST Husband. He has made dinner EVERY NIGHT since I've worked. He has also vacuumed, picked up the house, played with the kids, and I'm sure done a million other helpful things I don't even realize! He is wonderful and I'm pretty must blessed beyond what I deserve!

My Mom has also been a LIFESAVER! She comes every morning and takes care of the girls and Jake until he goes to school at 12:30. She plays DS and Wii, Memory, Sorry and I'm sure many more! She helps Jake paint pictures make cards, dress like a superhero, play cars and trains and most importantly LOVES him and the girls. (She loves Caleb equally I'm sure, but he gets on the bus before she gets here everyday!) and she does ALL of this while cleaning my kitchen, doing the dishes, laundry, chasing the DUMB dog, catching the cats that escape and countless other things that I keep telling her to stop doing! When ever we are talking about Grandmas and it comes to my mom, Jake says "Grandma who comes and takes good care of me?!" Priceless! I don't know how "working outside the house moms" do it with out all the help! You are all me heros too!
So THANK YOU MOM!

I am grateful. I do have a job, I have learned lots of stuff and used software programs I never have before. Its been a good "get me back in the workforce" job. I'm relearning that the filter between my brain and mouth isn't natural..........I need to turn it on EVERYday! :)

I felt like this was the position God was leading me to, I am however praying this isn't a long term "learning opportunity"

Then last night I was on Pinterest and found this picture..............hmmmmmm pretty convicting. Mine could say "have you prayed about it as much as you've complained about it?" So I'm working on that!

I have had lots of people stick their neck out and throw job opportunities my way which I totally appreciate.

THANK YOU!

I HAVE A JOB! I didn't get the "2nd" job but I did accept the 1st job that was offered to me. So I start Thursday @ WF (it got bumped back a day due to somethingorother). I feel like God has given us definite answers to prayer and that this is the position I should be in for now! And I found out that I will be able to wear nice jeans to work! Which is majorly exciting since over half of the clothes I've "pinned" on pinterest are outfits with cute/nice jeans! :) Remind me of this excitement after I've been getting dressed and doing my hair 5 days a week! Now I should probably work on getting my house organized......since I've been putting it off for the last 7ish years! :)

And

on a side note the girl that got the job over me totally deserves it and I'm THRILLED for her! I know 'cause it's my SIL! So congrats KATE!:)

My interview went GREAT! I was offered the job! I am going to interview on Friday for a different position too just so we know/have clarity. We have prayed in earnest about this and if I don't get the 2nd job I am completely content with the first position, and it will start on Wednesday! 1 week from today! Which means I will be getting up and putting "real" clothes on and doing my hair 5 days a week. CRAZY!

I know God has done all the work every step of the way! Yesterday the interview just went off soooo well. I couldn't believe the answers that were flowing out of my mouth, and the interviewer couldn't either. She kept saying "You know, that's the best answer we've heard." or "That really is the best way to answer that question!" NONE of that could have been me NONE! I haven't worked in a professional setting for years and HATE those questions that they ask. So thanks God! His "writing on the wall" is here it just looks different than I thought.

Still waiting!

I have a second interview on Tuesday afternoon......this job would be completely acceptable. Good pay & fairly close location.

I'm waiting to hear back on a second job, that we (Andy & I) think would be *perfect*! Super close to home, flexible hours, family owned company, business casual wear/casual, etc., etc. I interviewed and it went wonderful! I'm supposed to hear early next week about coming back for a second interview. 

I realize God is in FULL control and I feel like we have literally prayed without ceasing since we first thought I should go back to work......so I'm sure we can live with what ever job I'm offered and know we are on the path following the Lord's leading!

And

WE have settled on childcare for Jake!

This is sooooo crazy HUGE! I can finally breath a  sigh of relief, in case I'm offered a position starting soon. Like in a weekish! Which both of these jobs have the potential for. I have been really hung up on this one aspect thinking that I wasn't sure I could part with leaving him! God has once again provided and we have total peace with our decision! Thanks for praying with us through this ordeal! and I will totally keep you updated once I hear!

My life.....

IS spastic! Or maybe it's just me:)

I got a call on Monday about a job I had sent my resume out for several weeks ago. Had an interview and may be having another next week. It's full time....which will be a crazy change! I'm very nervous and excited.....and maybe they won't even hire me.......I 'm kind of in the place where I wish God would just write on the wall in the living room, with a sharpie, but I'm not so sure he will! :)

I also am working on a few woodworking projects, which I'm still planning on doing on the side, unless we win the lottery soon (anyone want to buy me a ticket!)

So that's the randomness of my life currently! Since I know you were wondering if I was still alive:)

Hope everyone enjoys the great weather this weekend!