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Monday, June 28, 2010

Summer and a New Job

Ben found a job a few weeks ago.  He works ful-time at a recreational facility for trouble youth.  He loves the job and I love that he loves it.  However, I don't love his hours.  He works evenings, 5 days a week, and often goes directly from school to work.  2-3 days a week he leaves before the kids wake up and comes home long after they have gone to bed.  

I really miss him.

After a few very long and hard days, I decided that I would not use the time he is gone to mope around.  I decided the kids and I would have fun.  So, most days around dinner time, I pack a picnic, strap the kids into the stroller, and we walk the 10 blocks to the park.


We all love the swings.  

While it is still hard to have Ben gone, I am grateful that it is summer and the kids and 

I can make the most of it.   

5 comments:

Thomas Turner said...

Thanks, Amber! Great pictures!

Ashley said...

chris works evenings as well... i see him only 2 days/nights a week. i go to work at 9:30 or 10 and i don't see him till 11:30ish. it's no fun but certainly makes you appreciate the time you have together. keep your head up, he'll be done with school soon enough. :) love you!

Steph said...

Amber! I saw your blog on fb...

Good for you, getting out and doing fun stuff! What a good mommy. :) Your kids are adorable! I love the picture of Em pushing Andrew on the swing.

Steph said...

Oh she's in the swing WITH him.... still cute ;)

Unknown said...

I'm pretty sure you are super mom. Hope you and Ben get to spend some time together over the holiday weekend!