Working

When we first moved to the island I didn't have any work, (other than mothering and having our two god sons two days a week!) 

Then my lovely Donna found me work at her school, on a supply basis, doing (sorely needed) phonics interventions with Year 1 children (5 rising 6) It's been a really positive experience! I was very apprehensive as Donna had not had a particularly happy time there initially. Although I was really worried about Donna in her first term at the school (with good reason!) I do think things are on the up at the school and spirits seem high (certainly Donna seems more her normal self!) I have been working for just a few hours each day which has allowed me to be present for most of Evie's school runs 

and I have still been able to spend quality time with Sadie (although she does seem to have fallen head over heels for her nana - my mum!)

 I think the school have been pleased with my work and Donna asked me if I wanted to teach in reception (4 rising 5) with her in September when her current parallel teacher goes on maternity leave. I have accepted the job on a part time basis and I will be teaching three days a week) I have such mixed feelings about it. So it'll have to be a pros and cons list! 

Pros: 

-Working with Donna (she's amazing, I can't wait to see more of her, she and I have a very similar outlook on early years education)

-Income! On my real pay grade! (Although I doubt it will stop Marc from worrying non-stop!)

-Making more of the time I have off (especially if I can arrange my days well)

-Maybe trying for baby #3 so I can get some mat leave rather than living off our savings? 

-feeling more like I belong on this Island off an island?

-doing something that I once thought I was quite good at. 

-keeping a hand in with my career. These girlies will one day up and leave me so it will be good to have something to bury myself in when empty-nest syndrome kicks in. 

Cons:

-working. Working is definaty a con

-being away from my Sadie Lu and missing out on drop off /pick up.

-sucking. A nagging worry at the back of my head! What if I majorly disappoint these people who think I am going to be good addition to their team?

 -working with Donna... I know this was a pro too but I am so worried about what potential harm this could do to our friendship. 

But regardless of this list, I will be doing the job and I am just going to have to try hard to balance life properly, and work as hard as I can when I am in school. Sigh, I am exhausted just thinking of it!