Car Seats and Recruiters

As of yesterday, both of Owen Ray's new car seats have arrived. I installed them last night to make sure that they are a good fit. I can't believe he has already grown out of his infant car seat. It was really nice to have the two bases, one in each car, so that we could easily transition from one vehicle to the next without having to worry about reinstalling the car seat or buying two separate seats. Now that he's nearing 25 pounds, he is too heavy for me to transport in his infant seat.
Owen Ray now spends most of his time climbing up things, searching out things to climb on, or thinking about searching out things to climb on. He loves to stand up; not such a fan of the falling over.

I meet with a recruiter in Fort Worth on Monday, April 13th for a teaching position. I am excited but nervous. The district I serve in California is very different from FWISD, but I need to find a good job that will support our family while Trey is in school full time. He's hoping to be able to supplement our income, and he's already dong that this summer as a Camp Pastor at the University of Mobile, but I know that a lot of his days will be spent either in class or working on class assignments. If he has to get a job in the evenings, that would mean that we wouldn't have time together as a family. I'm really hoping that it works out for me to find a position as close to the school as possible.

Hard Water

During passing period, I sent Trey an e-mail today about suggestions for ways we might organize our house to make things easier for us. I outlined a series of signs we might hang to indicate the functionality of different areas of our house.
left sink in back bathroom: kitchen sink
right sink in back bathroom: bathroom sink
sink in front bathroom: laundry sink
sign over front of house: condemned

That's right: sheepcreek water you have won. We have been utterly defeated.

66 days

Trey has just looked up how many days he has left before he leaves for Camp Pastor training: 66 days. Owen Ray and I, however, will be a little while longer. Trey will be the M-Fuge pastor at the University of Mobile in Alabama. While this is a summer camp, his training starts earlier, so I'll still be teaching while he's away. I am thrilled for him, but I know I will miss him. Thankfully, I have my second favorite Kenneth to get me through.
Right now is a really tough time at church. Strange things that I never would have predicted are happening. People aren't getting along, and I am glad that the Lord has already planned for us to leave so that Trey can pursue his M.Div. I know that may seem selfish, but I don't think I can handle becoming jaded toward church ministry. I just don't want to have to deal with those feelings of bitterness and hurt. What I really need to do is totally remove myself from the situation, but it's difficult to do when it involves so many people that I love and care for.
On a more positive note, Kelli found out that she is having a baby boy this past Monday. I did a happy dance for a long time. I am so thrilled for her and Matt. How exciting to have one of each! Owen Ray will have buddies in Texas.
Speaking of Texas, I cannot wait to see some green. It has been draining on me to be in the desert these past few years. I miss vibrant colors and grass. When we were out at the soccer fields I felt the need to properly reintroduce him to the grass.
Right now he is trying to get my attention, so I'm afraid I'll have to go.