Last year in June, I was approached at our state wide teacher meetings by our state teacher training entity if I would assist in planning a science training session for other teachers to develop their knowledge. The pay was.... Let's just say more.
I agreed to help develop the training and then nothing happened. Nothing happened until before Christmas last year. I went to two meetings and worked several nights after the kids were in bed. Then, I was asked to present the training I helped develop to other teachers around the state as the other trainers weren't comfortable with the science. (The science teaching position before William was born paid off here, big time.).
So, about twice a month, I have been driving around the state and presenting a 6 hour training session to other teachers.
Overall it has been an exceptional experience and I have enjoyed this time. I'm also learning a lot.
I'm learning that a full time job with travel is not a good choice for our family at this time. The two times a month I travel have been a lot of work for everyone. I get to hand pick the dates, so I haven't had to miss anything. However, many times the distance has required overnight travel which leaves John on his own for night activities with the kids, feeding them dinner and most challenging : bedtime. Bedtime can certainly be done with one adult, but it is so much NICER when there are 2 people.
The first day of school, I was scheduled to go out of town for a presentation. I agreed to t before I knew it was the first day of school (my mistake). I would not miss hearing about the kids' first day of school, so we went to pick them up and then grabbed a quick bite to eat.
Everyone had a good day- what a relief!
Then, I packed up my rental car and drove to St Joeseph, MO- a 4 hour drive.
I caught a great sunset and a night game at the Kansas City ballpark.
I know I say this every time, but my husband really is the best. He is so supportive of the work I do!
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