48 hours in 4 days

This has been my home away from home this past week and I have to say, it went really well. My children did really well when I was away. The house was still standing and even cleaner than if I had stayed home. I tend to be a little lax with them and the house if nothing is on the agenda.

I worked 48 hours in 4 days. It was really a good work week for me. It is always easier being at work when you know you do not have to be there and that I volunteered to work those extra hours. They were really kind to me. They put me in some of the best work locations EVER! I was in EPOC for a double. This is where I rebook any of the passengers who may be connecting and they have missed their connecting flights due to crew delays, maintenance or weather. Easy peasy job because you do not have people screaming at you. Another day I was at one of the special service counters. This is where I help people with their tickets and answer any questions they may have. Which is usually where is the bathroom and can you tell me what gate to go to?. Another day I did actually work the gate but it was a great day. No delays and no issues. I fell short of my projected 56 hours for the week but seeing that I am only used to working 8 or 12 hours a week I will still count it as a success. I feel great. The children are great and I had dinner every night this week and I have no dirty clothes waiting for me. I did one load a day and folded early in the morning and when the children came home from school they would put them away. I had dinner waiting for us when I got home or I had it in the oven if I did a double that night.

I chose not to work today. I wanted to see my children's first baseball and soccer game. I swapped out my morning and I took a paid vacation day for the afternoon shift. It was good to be there for both of their games. Beauty is at the movies and Warrior is at a tri-stake dance.