May I Take Your Order?

Good morning! Well, it's morning here anyway. :) I have been thoroughly enjoying the updates of all your blogs. Keep them coming. I haven't been able to do as many on my blog 'cause I'm a working woman now. Yeah. Don't know what I told you all since Jacob lost his job, but he is now collecting unemployment while searching hard for a long-term career. So, while his unemployment checks are rolling in, I took a job at McDonald's and am in training for management. Thanks to my resume, they are starting me somewhat higher than minimum. (I can hear you laughing! haha Bet you never thought to hear of me working there again.)

Actually, for it being a grease factory, as I jokingly refer to it, it's not too bad. The people there are a good bunch. They all are very grateful for there positions, since jobs are VERY scarce up here right now. I know Jacob and I are really thankful for it. The only thing I might have to complain about is that at this location, they aren't very good at scheduling the breaks. For instance, I was scheduled to work eight hours. They gave me my half hour lunch two hours after I got there. Then they had me work an extra hour and a half after my shift ended. My feet and back were killing me!! At least it was extremely busy all day. It helped the time go by quickly. Couldn't wait to go home to see Jacob and my monkeys!!

Yes, the automated, fast food chain has changed quite a bit since working there fifteen years ago. It's like learning everything all over again. Even the salt for the fries is now premeasured! Crazy! They also have a thing called a "McWash" timer. It beeps out a reminder every hour for everyone to go wash there hands. Everything has a bleeping beeper!! I dream about them. One sounds like the Jaws theme. Oh, and everything, of course, is still prefaced with Mc-.

So, I am supposed to be working full time and then some. I decided to take this avenue since it would be an easier schedule to work with. I would have more time with the boys the way they set up the shifts. Also, they are so well staffed, it would be simple to exchange shifts or change them if necessary let's say, if Jacob had an interview or something.

We're still asking for prayers for God's guidance in what we're supposed to do long term. Again, we have appreciated all the prayers and support emotionally and financially! Thanks again.

On a personal note, I have to say I already miss my boys a lot! I'm used to their chatter and presence all day. They think my job is "Awesome!!" as they put it. They keep asking me why I haven't brought home Happy Meals yet with the toys. I think they are enjoying their time with Dad too. He's been so good with them, and I can tell they are quite content. It's been a nightly routine now when I get home for them ALL to want to sit on my lap at the same time. And I let them. They are wiggly, giggly, and very squirmy, but I look forward to this and will let them sit there till my legs fall asleep.