Week 1...In the books

Well it's Saturday which means my first week with Bright Horizons is officially done...and I'm still alive.  Even though I did feel exhausted by the time I got done working at Sylvan this afternoon, I feel more energized than ever in a way.

"If you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life." -Marc Anthony

I received a ton of information , but while doing so I had so much fun getting to know all my new co-workers and hearing about what my days to come will be filled with. I will be surrounded with more experience than I ever imagined.  I found myself thinking many times, how on Earth did I get this job?!  I'm counting down the days and will soon be counting down the hours till little ones bring their energy into my classroom.  It looks like Thursday and Friday will be open house time to meet some families!!  

While so much excitement happened in my life this week, my heart is also heavy for a family I call my own.  My mom's best friend, Shelley (aka my second mom), lost her sister Thursday evening to cancer.  A mother, a wife, a sister, a daughter, a coffee group lady that was taken so soon in our eyes.  As many of us prayed that Lori would experience peace as she went to be with her Father in Heaven, I now ask that you pray for peace and comfort to fill her loved ones left behind in a way that only Christ can make possible as they celebrate her life and say goodbyes over the next two days. You are loved Shelley and family, and we are always here for you!

Saint Patrick's Day Chicago Style

If you're a regular on following my blog, I do apologize for it being so long.  Nothing has been happening, well expect for me running around like a chicken with my head cut off trying to get done with all the paperwork for my new job.  Conclusions: I don't have TB, I'm not a criminal, and I'm sane enough to work with children.  I literally have spent the last month doing paperwork and running it into work, then more paperwork and running it into work.  It will make this job all the more sweet once I start...TOMORROW! (kinda) Training will all that will be in store for me the next two weeks, but i'm thankful for the ease into working full-time once again.

So it's Saint Patrick's Day, in case you were not aware.  I don't get into this holiday.  Maybe it has something to do with the day being centered around red hair, wearing green, being pale, and the name "Sullivan"...all of which I'm currently associated with (yes, even I pulled a green shirt out of the back of my closet). But there is a big deal that happens in Chicago if you weren't aware. Ready for this?

THEY TURN THE RIVER GREEN!

Knowing we aren't sure how much longer we'll be in Chicago, I wasn't going to pass this up.  No matter how stinkin cold it was today, I convinced myself this was a must.  So, after church we made our way to the river.  Was it worth it?  Well, see for yourself.

TOOT TOOT!  Hello Chicago visitors!

Please excuse the hair...it was quite windy as the waves show

My Vanna White moment.  Patrick decided to take it from far away to show off the boots.

Quite green! It was cloudy mostly but when the sun tried to peek through it made it look even greener.  So that was my excitement for today.  Hopefully I'll have some more blogs soon about my new job and maybe even some pics of my classroom too!! Until next time...cross your fingers for some warmer weather.  This girl is itching to pull back out those summer dresses and flip flops!!!