Michigan is having the craziest weather right now. It's nearly the middle of November and today, it was 62 degrees outside. I actually ran the AC in my truck on my way home from work! Well, at least we haven't had to use the furnace that much yet. It runs a little in the morning, but that's it. It wouldn't but my kids are sissy pants and don't want to put on a sweatshirt when the temp in the house is below 68 degrees. Oh well.
Today is Wednesday, so it's the last day of my work week. Thank goodness because I am so damn tired. It's been a long week and I'm glad it's done. I have a huge pile of laundry waiting for me downstairs and we thought someone was coming through the house tomorrow....but actually can't until next week. Dodged a bullet there! Jason's room.....well, he's a teenager. I think I've forgotten what color his carpet is because I haven't seen it in so long.
Speaking of Jason, I had a reason for bringing him up, when I got to work today I found out he was named employee of the month. Pretty cool! About 10% of our employees actually end up being named Employee of the Month. There are so many factors that have to come together to even be considered.....it's nuts. Mgt narrows it down to 3 movers and Jason happened to be one of them. I was so excited but I didn't want to let myself get too excited for him in case one of the other guys were chosen. Of course, I voted for Jason. Duh! But I laid out my reasons and they were valid. My boss agreed and one of our CSR's....and the Gen Mgr must have too because Jason was named EOM!
In our office, it's a respect thing. They get a special parking spot for the month, they get a gift card, and they get their photo with a certificate put up on the wall! And it stays there for a year. So, I was really proud of Jason. He just became a driver and I'm really proud of him. I couldn't do the work these guys do. Moving is hard physical work and I have so much respect for the guys I work with. They bust their asses for the company we work for.
Matter of fact, he got to work at 7:30 am and when I talked to him by text at 4:45pm, he and his mover were still at the load. Which means they were still at the "move from" address loading the truck. It's 9:30pm and he's still not home. I don't expect him home until probably midnight. I feel bad because he's supposed to be out by 5 because he has a 7:45am class tomorrow, but I think everything got crazy in the office with my co-worker being out for his father-in-law. So, I think the fact that Jason should be out by 5 got overlooked. He doesn't complain though. He just tells me that he's a man, he'll suck it up and get the job done. Well, that's why he is employee of the month....because he doesn't complain and he's not a baby, and he gets the job done!
Sorry, I didn't really have much of a topic tonight. Just a proud mama moment. I've been thinking alot about him moving out in just two months...well, less than two months. And I think it'll be good for him. I'm still going to cry like a big baby and feel very sad about it, but I've raised a great kid who is responsible and is ready to go out on his own. I've always felt that I made alot of mistakes with the kids while they were growing up because I was a single mom for a long time. But when I look at him now, I just feel proud of him. How can I feel bad about that!
Congratulations to Jason!!!
ReplyDeleteYou did raise a great kid; I've told you that many times. If you didn't worry about making mistakes with your kids, there would be cause to worry about you. As Dr. Phil says, "It's the parents who don't worry about making mistakes that make most of them." :)