Much of the day was spent making journals at the table. They always want to know what spare journals I have in my office and then they want all the craft supplies, stickers and stamps out, so they can create little works of art. I love hearing the stories they make up and seeing them still get excited over creating things. I know one day this will all be boring for them, so I'm soaking it up while I can.
We watched a lot of Gilligan's Island, played with playdoh and ate leftover pizza. I took them home around 4:00 and as I was leaving they were telling their mom about the stories they wrote in their journals.
I think the sleepover was a success 💛
"Rory" thought so too 😉
Monday I spent the day at home cleaning, doing laundry and cooking some things for the next few days.
Tuesday I started my new shift at the library, which is 9:30-6:00, several days a week. It was a long day and a crazy, busy day, due to the library being closed on Monday for a holiday.
Right off the bat, we checked in over 100 books that were dropped off over the weekend! To check in a book, there are several steps from start to finish...scan the book, remove the due-date sticker, place the book in the sanitizer, remove book from machine, place on cart, then file back on the shelf. That was our morning for the first hour or so.
The rest of the day was spent handling all the random things, such as people needing a notary, printing things, using the computers, asking for forms and checking out books and dvd's. I think I sat down once or twice, but was on my feet the rest of the day, with the exception of my lunch break.
Regardless of the wild weather yesterday and the fact that my feet hurt, I'm looking forward to going back today 😀
Thankfully, I will start my "off week" on Thursday and will be able to get better organized with meals for the next 40 hour shift. I'm learning as I go.
Well, that's my update from the weekend and the beginning of this week. I will have more time to write over the next few days. I hope you all are having a wonderful week and aren't caught up in the crazy weather we had yesterday.
Stay cozy and I will see you soon!
Until Next Time...
Blessings!
It sounds like the sleepover was a huge success. I giggled over the stack of blankets. It sounds like you had a busy day at the library. Have a good week!
ReplyDeleteFun times at your house, my friend! The swing set pictures brought back so many memories of my littles when they would spend hours there! Sigh. Time stinks! I am glad you are enjoying your new position at the library. There does indeed sound like there is quite q bit more than one would think! Have a cozy evening!
ReplyDeleteLove that stack of blanket throws!! Never can have too many of these. How wonderful for you to have them overnight..I know they loved it as much as you and David. It is so nice to see kids swinging and spending time outdoors..this is awesome!! So with your new hours....did I read this correctly that you work a week on and then have a week off? When I was the librarian at the elementary school some 20 years ago...the hardest part for me was filing the books back in place. took so much time. Hope you have a fabulous rest of the week Debbie...
ReplyDeleteSounds like a lovely time at your house. The girls will never forget those days. Such fun.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun time with your crew!! I love your stack of blankets. I have that same leaf/harvest one in the mix! 😉 It sounds like you're starting to get the hang of your new career path and weekly structure. Those are some long days, though! I bet you log getting some good steps in too. Lol I was just telling Matt the other day that I want to go to our local library. I haven't been in years. I've always love it and it was one of my absolute favorite activities to take my kids when they were little.
ReplyDeleteBlessings on the rest of your week. xoxo
I did not know there is such a thing as a sanitizer for library books but I'm glad to see this. GREAT IDEA!
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