Step 1....

So my application is officially on file at The Gilbert School here in Winsted. http://www.gilbertschool.org/
After speaking to the Substitute coordinator I decided to wait and see how much work they would be able to give me--she thought as long as I was fairly available I could probably get 3-4 days a week. That is, she said, with a dramatic pause, if you can handle the kids. I'm not sure she was kidding. Now I handled Binghamton City alternative high school where the felon/probation kids went....how much worse can this be? (hahahahaha)

It is always a trick, substituting. Do you put your name into a bunch of schools, or just one? If you get on too many lists you run the risk of getting called too often and having to say "no"--not a good word for the sub coordinator to hear too often if you want good work. But limiting yourself to one school is risky too.... arrrghhh! The nice thing about Binghamton Schools was they had one sub coordinator for the entire district. Here each school has their own.

I did drive up to find the other high school today--Northwest Regional #7. It is an impressive building. That will be my next stop if I don't get more than three days a week from Gilbert by the end of December.

We are all glad it is the weekend again. We are going to work on finishing the new mudroom/laundry room this weekend. The plumbing is done (YAY) and the washer and dryer are moved and functional. (yay, but, blah!) There is one more piece of trim to put up, and then I have to fill in all the nicks with wood filler and give everything a new coat of paint. Then the new curtains need to be hung, and a new cover and bolsters made for the futon. Here is where inspiration has kicked in-I am going to use the unfinished quilts from Grandma GG! I think it will look neat--I think I will frame some of them in vintage frames like I did for mom for Christmas last year.....

Scott definitely says I need to GET OUT. HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

Tonight is "movie night", so we are just finishing up some odd jobs before we find a movie either on TV or On Demand.

Enjoy your weekend too!