Starbucks ROCKS.

I went by my old store yesterday to grab a coffee and catch up with a few of my old coworkers.

My manager was so excited to tell me that Monday - World Autism Awareness Day - all the baristas are wearing blue in support of autism awareness. They are also donating a portion of their tips to autism charities.

Such an awesome thing to do, and such amazing people.

As an aside, everyone should wear blue Monday. Show your support! New stats are rumored to be 1 in 88...

Happy Update

Yesterday, I put in my 2 weeks' notice at Starbucks.

As wonderful as Starbucks has been, and as fun as my coworkers are, it just isn't a good fit for me.

I had been in contact with a family who was looking for an autism therapist (ABA) for their little guy, and today had my 'interview'.

First, the family is awesome. LOVE them. Second, the kid is ADORABLE. And so sweet! Third...

I GOT THE JOB!!!

Super excited!

It's very part-time, but I am thrilled. This is what I want to do.

I am super excited, and cannot wait to start my new job :)

Transfer!!!

I got my transfer through Starbucks!

I am super excited. I met this store manager on my last trip down there, and while she didn't think she had anything, by some miracle a spot opened up!

Here are a few pics of my new work home:

Onward and Upward.

A week ago today, The Hubs got a surprise. A BIG surprise.

He was promoted.

The Hubs is now the store manager at Northlake Mall in Charlotte.

He had been in Charlotte to talk to the DM on Monday, and LOVED it. The store, the mall, the area...

I was not so excited. Excited for him, but not so excited for me.

I have a job. That I LOVE. Just got it... after waiting years to go for it. AWESOME people, great manager... seriously, the perfect job.

And Starbucks policy is you can transfer... only after you've been there for 6 months.

So, I'm staying here in Raleigh with the kiddos until my 6 month (March 13), and The Hubs is moving to Charlotte.

The Hubs will be back every Saturday night and all day Sunday to take care of the kids since my work availability includes 'all day Sunday'.

The Hubs's first day was Tuesday. He is really excited about this new store and his new job. He's going to do awesome things there, I know.

We already miss him, but have a countdown to his next day home (yay Saturday nights!) and have a 'party' planned with all his favorite foods and things.

I'm balancing a job and kids - now I know how single moms feel. I am very, very thankful for my job dealing with my reduced availability, and we're getting all caught up on flu shots because we certainly can't afford to be sick this winter!

There are so many positives in this situation... I am deciding to look to those rather than the downfalls (because God knows you'd rather have your husband around than not!). In the long run, this is so good for our family.

This is the beginning of an all new journey for our family - wish us luck!

Busy!

I haven't updated in a while...

Because I got A JOB!

I'm a barista at Starbucks. BEST JOB EVER! I am so excited to go to work, that my days off make me a little sad. The people are great, my boss is great, the work is (complicated but) fun. It's awesome!

The kiddos are in YMCA-run afterschool. They have one at each of their elementary's, so Audrey is at her school and JT at his.

They both LOVE it. The first day Audrey got mad at me for coming too early (I didn't get to pick a second activity, mom!) and day 2 JT kept trying to take me BACK to the cafeteria to play more. They both say it's fun. I walk in to get JT most days, and while he's not playing with the other kids, he's around them and watching closely. He has a ton of fun, and he's SO happy (before and after he sees me!).

Both kids LOVE their teachers, they are both doing fabulous, and academically are (still) ahead of grade-level, which makes this momma really proud. They are some smart little ones (and use it to their advantage!).

The Hubs is still enjoying his job, his store is still doing well...

JT has yet to have a behavioral problem at school. He has had no meltdowns AT ALL since starting the risperdal back in June. He now reminds us (GIMME MY MEDSINS) if we forget his dose at night. The stuff tastes nasty, so you know it must help him feel better.

We're doing fabulous, pretty much! Loving life!!!