So it begins!

My new boss called me today to ask if I could partake in a conference call related to my new job tomorrow. I said sure. It's mostly over lunch, and I was planning on coming in to the office on the weekend to wrap things up anyway, so I don't think it's a problem.

I reviewed the documents for the call just now. I know it's 9:20 pm after I've put in a long workday. And that I'm not even at that organization yet, so it's normal to feel a little overwhelmed by the subject matter. But... the stuff I reviewed is top notch. I'm impressed by the professionalism of people I'll be working with, and am a tad worried about meeting expectations!

I've never mentioned much about my current job. I work in the animal welfare field. I hadn't really realized how comfortable I'd gotten in my job until recently. I still have lots to learn, no questions. But I know so much of the subject matter inside and out. And it took me five years to learn this stuff! It's hard to believe I'm starting over. At least my skills are transferable! But I think what has me worried is that they won't be as much as I initially thought so when I was going through the interview process.

The only biggie going on in my life these days is the kids' sleep. We're still good. Last night the kids went to bed late - 8:30 instead of their usual 7 pm. In the past, going to bed later has almost never meant they slept longer, it generally just means they're crankier. But just in case, hubby and I moved the alarm clocks to 5:45, from 5:30. And low and behold, they slept until then! Tonight, both kids were asleep by 7:30, so we'll leave the clocks at 5:45. I'm seriously thinking of trying out 6 am for the weekend though... gosh, that would be incredible, if we could inch it forward a little at a time! I'd love to see the kids sleep until 7 on weekends! (Actually, I'd love to let them sleep until 7 every day, but it wouldn't be feasible on week days.)

I can't believe tomorrow is Friday. Saturday is the start of ballet for my oldest (replacing what was, at the local club, very dangerous gymnastics classes - what a mistake that was!) and swimming later that same day (replacing last fall's 8 am Sunday class that we never got to on time). I'm hoping they'll sleep well on Saturday night!