So, its been a few weeks since Lizzie started back to school and we began watching another baby during the day and I will say that it has been an interesting time but I am happy to say that as of last week, we are no longer watching said baby anymore. He got on at the university's daycare so his folks had him start this week. It was a good fit, while it lasted, and it was a good source of money for us. But still, it did add some stress that we could have gone without, especially during the very beginning weeks of classes for Lizzie. Eh, its all said and done now and I'm sure we're better for it.
As far as classes go, Lizzie is enjoying them so far, as much as one can enjoy a thing like that. She actually just added another class that meets once a week at night. She added it so she can do her internship next semester (a requisite for her major) and graduate in May, not the summer. She isn't over on credits or anything but it certainly will add some busy work at home. But with the other baby not being here, it makes the days less stressful and the nights more free and less worrisome. All in all, we are happy that Lizzie added the class and will graduate earlier than anticipated, even if it will add more work over both semesters. Better to get it done early than put it off further.
In other news, I'm happy to report that the job search is going well and my interest in law enforcement has just taken a large stride. A week ago I applied to the ISU Police Dept. for a trainee position. Just last week, I got a packet from them inviting me to attend the first phase of application--a physical test, a writing portion and the dread police officer selection test or POST which test general aptitude. If I past those portions, I will be invited back for interviews and move into Phase II. There are four phases, the last of which is accepting the position and going to the academy for 13 weeks. Either way, its a good feeling to know I'm making some headway toward a possible career. Even if I don't make it during my first try, a usual occurance for law enforcement, its something and will only help me out in the future. I hope though that I will make onto the second and third phases. I'm confident in my ability to past the tests in phase one but I'm still going to prepare, i.e. keep up working out and running as well as get a guide book to help me prepare for the written and POST sections. I'll inform you all when I know more.
Besides that, its been pretty normal. BellaRose is 10 months old now, is a crawler and can say "mama". She babbles a lot, has two teeth and can both wave and clap her hands, which she does either by copying or just on her own. She's about 20 lbs. and 28 in. long, pretty average for her age. She's a good baby and everyday we are blessesed with the knowledge of how well behaved she is. We couldn't ask for a better girl. We are very proud. What a good girl!
Well, this is getting long. I hope you all enjoyed this update, all three of you. We'll keep you informed as more and more things occur. Have an excellent fall and take care.
