Engine trouble...

I have come to the realization that we will never be without a car payment. The check engine light came on, again, in the Rodeo. Hmmm.... I think this makes the 10th time. You name, we have done it to that car. We probably could have bought a nice used car for what we have put into it. But, we looked at it as if it was cheaper to fix it then to make a $$$ car payment every month. The truck is almost paid off and we didn't want to payments at the same time. I am sure GMAC wouldn't mind though. :) We are going to try and hold off as long as possible. If we can make it a couple more months, the truck will be done and we can just replace making that payment with a new payment. I had really wanted to have a couple months, maybe a year, with no payment but it seems as if there are other intentions out there. I do want something with more seats though...

Yet again

Maggie's been running a fever for a couple days now. She's had a cough for a couple weeks. So, I finally called the doctor and he saw her yesterday. My biggest concern was the fact that her cough is really loose- like she gags herself sometimes. I had thought that was a good thing- like it was clearing up until the fever came and then I wondered if it might be something else. Well, it's not. The doc said she just had a cold. No meds necessary, keep giving Tylenol for the fever. But we didn't get out without any prescriptions.... We have, for the 3rd time, an ear infection. Joy. We blow dry her hair after washing it. We clean out her ears. But yet they keep coming back. I do not know how I feel about tubes. I just really wonder what has changed in the world that more and more kids are getting ear infections. We didn't get them this often when we were little. What gives? Right now she has crashed, finally. She won't really sleep if she isn't cuddling. Understandable. When you don't feel good, you want to cuddle. Me too. I don't know who is snoring louder- Bucky or Maggie. :) Fingers crossed- one round of drugs will clear us up!

Maggie Pics

I was going to post the most recent Maggie pics but Dana just does such a better job- so check them out at her blog. You have to scroll past the most adorable baby- that is alright. His lips just make you want to kiss him!

Interview

I interviewed on Thursday. WOW. There is no other word to describe it. 5 questions judge how good of an Assistant Principal I would make. Hmmm... based on the answers I gave, I would give myself a not so hot shot at a new job. But, that is fine with me. They have seen my face and know my name. :)

I haven't interviewed for anything since I moved to Mossy. And then, that one was with just the principal. This time I got to sit on one side of a HUGE conference table with the 5 area superintendents and an assistant superintendent sitting across from me. Wasn't nervous until I sat down.

Either way it works out for me, we will know Tuesday night after the board meeting. Things are going to get interesting around here that is for sure. I am glad I have a job, assistant principal or not. I am glad my job lets me change the world, if only 1 student at a time. I am glad- I have turned over the outcome to a higher authority and I know that he will place me where it is best for myself, my family, and him.

On a side not- I was fussing at my kids today and checked my email to find this picture.... You can't help but smile. My Mom's reaction "She looks just like her mother did!" Thanks Mom!