Trying Times

I've been laying a little low in bloggerville as there was a lot in the works for Ryan jobwise and didn't want to blog about it until it was finished. I was hoping it would be a happy blog entry, but it's not. Ryan applied for a job with the university and was very hopeful he would get it. Considering he was considered the favourite going into it, it was a major disappointment when he was not offered the job. Granted, someone with a lot more schooling and experience did get it, but it was still disappointing. And in the same week we received confirmation that due to the provincial government hiring freeze, Ryan would no longer be considered as an applicant for the sheriff program. This was not a shock to hear since I work for the provincial government and knew they were focussing on retention with zero outside hiring, but it was disappointing to hear it in the same week that he didn't get the job he had his heart set on.

Other than that, things are continuing as normal around here. Meagan had a horrific day last week with many bouts of crying and general fussiness. The next day Ryan discovered her firt tooth. And it feels like there is another coming through already. Her sleep is still a battle most of the time, but last night she slept from 11 to 6:30 for the first time. Not that I did. Too many things going on in my head and I was awake from 5 am, just worrying about everything.

And really, what does worrying accomplish? Nothing except added stress. I am sure everything will work out in the long run, but in the short run, it still sucks.

So that's my gripe post for the year hopefully!