A compromise

A compromise. Still on a hiring freeze, would not be able to replace me. He has done so much, was the one who said "do whatever it takes". A scrap of paper. Adding up the hours. 38 hours in 4 days. Every Saturday and Sunday, 3 days off during the week. Through May 9th.

I ask Larry (my husband) I can do this, can you promise to leave early the other 2 days. He's frustrated. Funny, a Vice President with zero control at home. It makes me chuckle sometimes. No, really, I need you to make sacrifices too. Yes, he can do that.

Still employed. 4 10 hour days. If she graduates, it will be worth it. I've been through so much more these past two years there, three more weeks won't kill me.

I call her, tell her the new schedule. She's says good. Three weeks. Credit by exam and prom done. If on track when progress reports come out, can get limits eased, to a degree.

It's when she is alone she gets into trouble. Not fair to make Hannah babysit her. We are the adults, start acting like it. Act up, no room for mistakes. I am happy with the choice. She seems happy. Can hear "true colors" in my mind ... 'can't remember when I last saw you smiling' .... Saw it last night, fills me with joy, gives me hope. Love her smile .......