Things aren't always what they seem

So in my last post I mentioned some excitement about taking wedding gifts out of the attic.  These things have been sitting up there for 3 years waiting to be rediscovered.    Well today was the day.  I was quite enthusiastic and began by getting out tableware and flatware so I could wash it and put it away.  My flatware is a 65 piece set that has 12 of each: knives, dinner forks, salad forks, and spoons.   And then the basic serving utensils.  I began by opening the box containing the knives and proceeded with the dinner and salad forks putting all of them in the dishwasher.  But as I went to open the box of spoons what did I find??? MORE forks!

Ahhh....talk about disappointment and frustration.   I started thinking about how or if it was possible to return them after 3 whole years.  I mean, what am I going to do with 48 FORKS and ZERO spoons?!  I have the proof of purchase sticker since it was a wedding gift, but unfortunately the store doesn't even carry this style of flatware anymore.  At this point I have put everything back in the box, and I will make a trip to the store to plead with them to exchange my flatware.  But oh what a pain!

I guess I'll find out soon enough just how good this store's return policy is.

Lots of updates

Life has been full speed ahead the past few months.  The job has been going well, and I've added a second part-time job.  But its the work at home that keeps us busy.  Ever since we found out I was pregnant we've been on a mission to finish remodeling the first floor of our house.

We've been sanding and refinishing hardwood floors, patching walls, installing trim, priming, painting, building cabinets, staining cabinets, installing cabinets and the list goes on.  I can't wait until it is all finished considering the level of stress it brings to have the house in constant disarray and to feel like all extra time is dedicated to working on the house.  Needless to say, we need a break.

Our hope is that by next week the major tasks will be complete.  And I'm thinking that for the first time since we married I'll be able to take many of our wedding gifts out of the attic and actually use them.

I'll post "after" pictures when it's all said and done.        

Job

Did I mention I have a job?

It's been tough for me to find a job over the last year. But thanks to a friend and former co-worker I started a very part-time job a few months back. I'm very happy and feel blessed to be in the position because it truly makes me realize how much I enjoy working with and supporting others.

And the short version of what I do? I provide support for the mentors and mentees of a mentoring program. It's not straight up social work, but it is giving me some experience that I didn't previously have. For instance, I have the opportunity to do home visits. I never did that as part of my practicum.