A year ago today was Harland's last day of work at the Four Seasons. He informed me yesterday that this temporary turned permanent job has gone back to being temporary and this will be his last week. Laid off twice in two years...in the same week no less.
When Har was laid off last year, we weren't too worried. He received a nice severence package, we had a good tax return coming, and in my mom's words, "You have a roof over your heads and plenty of food in the kitchen." (My mom rocks, by the way.) In many ways last year was such a wonderful time for us. While Har looked for jobs we could still take care of our needs, we had him around all the time (have you heard he does laundry?), and we took several fabulous vacations (like this one or this one). Amazing, right?
Honestly, we're not too upset about this lay off. The paycheck just replaced the unemplyment check...did not improve it. No to mention that he'll have more freedom to do some hunting and interviewing for real jobs. This temp gig did get in the way of that.
This time around, we aren't planning vacations and we'll be budgeting tighter, but we're not complaining. We'll be praying for a job again, but a job that he likes going to and one that pays well enough that we can move into our own place. Aren't we supposed to be specific in our prayers?
Here's to another wonderful year...
He smiled, waved to a few friends as they entered, played with his Superman tie a lot, but overall did a great job. As Brother Leishman (our Bishop's 2nd counselor) thanked "Superman Nash Carpenter" for his good example you could hear a chuckle roll through the chapel. If it had been any other meeting our loving ward family might have stood up and cheered. It only took a few minutes for him to be back in his seat asking questions at full volume, playing games with the cute girl sitting behind us, and generally just being Nash.
Along those same lines...Nash moved into Sunbeams today. A big day for him moving onto Primary with the "big" kids. And a bittersweet day for me as my baby leaves nursery. Emma and Dedan reminded me yesterday of how old they will be turning this year....pain and joy watching them grow up. The motherhood conundrum.
And my mom will finally be a Great Aunt. She's still got a way to go to catch up with me. We've got 3 great nieces on Har's side....just saying.
I love this shot of the pirates escorting Buzz (Nash) and Pooh (Calleya).
My favorite costume of the night wins bonus points because of his accessories. Nascar drivers can trick or treat 
