No monkey sightings...

...but I have a fantastic batch of banana bread in the kitchen. We bought a handful of bananas to feed the monkeys but never actually found them. We were a bit short on time as we got a late start and then had to get to a funeral. But at least we have some incredible banana bread. Remember how it always sinks in the middle? This time it didn't! It's amazing.

So Friday I didn't sub as the school district was off. I got some things done around the house and then got a phone call just as I was getting ready to do some school work. It was my official offer from the fruity computer store, and when could I come in and sign the paperwork? I left about a half hour later and they had me stay until closing, watching training videos online. I'm hesitant but excited about it. They have me on a fast track to doing some one-on-one training since I have a teaching background, and I'm glad about that. Sales on the floor isn't really all that appealing to me. But Brad is a superstar at it and loves it, and it fills my heart with glee to see him that happy.

Saturday we slept in and then went on a wild monkey chase. Then we went to the memorial service for the mother of a friend of ours-- Kubby was the drummer in the worship band at the first church we were part of here, and his mother had a double aneurysm two days after Christmas. It was great to see them again, but it was just a very sad occasion. We came home and took naps (told you we were sleep deprived!) and had a late dinner and went to bed.

Sunday we went to the Vineyard, which we're contemplating leaving. It's a long story, but we're just trying to figure out where we fit in best, and what is most important to us. Each church has its flaws, we know, but some flaws are easily overlooked, and some are just plain offensive. We're slowly trying to figure this out. After church we had lunch and took naps. Again. And then had dinner and went to bed.

And today we have enjoyed a day off. I've been studying statistics as I am still lost and the book is a terrible teacher. I also have 42 homework assignments to grade. I'm making headway, but this is a bit difficult. I'm also seriously considering going to grad school in the fall, for a seemingly silly reason. Every time I watch School of Rock (Jack Black), I see Joan Cusack as the head of school and my heart skips a beat. That's what I want to be! I want to be a head of school, specifically a girls' school. We caught a few minutes of the movie on tv last night, and then I dreamed about visiting my former students at the first school I taught at-- a girls' school. It just makes my heart beat and I want want want to be there. Trouble is, my time is maxxed out just making ends meet. And chances are slim that I will have free graduate credit hours this fall (just found that out, ugh). So it is up to God to make this happen if this dream is from him. I will apply for financial aid, I will take a job at a public school for more money (even though I will hate it), I will do what he leads me to do. Anyone have any advice about going back to school?

We're about to leave for work-- 5:30 - 9:30 tonight. At least we're together, and it's actually really enjoyable. The people there are all very young and full of energy (they couldn't understand why we didn't want to go to the 10 pm movie on Friday night) and they keep us awake and alert. Can't complain!