Girl Scouts

Many moons ago when my daughter was still in elementary school and I was an active parent in her school (all my children are grown now with children of their own)....but I love to look back on those days.....there was a meeting one Friday afternoon about having a Girl Scout Troop in our school.  My daughter, being excited, and I went to it to get the info and perhaps sign her up.  There was a big turn out at the meeting, the Girl Scouts did their spiel and all the girls were super excited to have a troop in our school.

And then we were all asked who was going to lead this troop.  Would you believe no one raised their hand.  Nice idea but dont get me involved.  Great place to drop your kids, but dont ask me to volunteer.....so being angry that these parents would not step up to the challenge...I myself volunteered.  I was the mother of five children, an active PA parent....and I volunteered to take on 15 young girls and teach them how to be Girl Scouts.  Something I knew nothing about.  But we did the whole nine yards because that is the way I am.  We did crafting, bowling, earned badges, sold cookies etc. for the whole term.


And during that time not one mother helped me with any of the things we did.  I collected the dues, bought the craft items, looked into the how-to to do the craft and taught every one of those girls.  I loved it ... the girls loved it ...but would have been happier if there was help.  My point: why do parents not get involved in what their children are involved in?  As a school secretary I have been privy to parents who wont come to school - whether it is for a meeting or their sick child.  I know parents work and are busy but I cannot fathom why parents do not put their children first.....isn't that why we have them?  Would love to hear your comments and thoughts on this.....

Are you happy at your job?

i recently read a blog by Lana over at Blog Frog who put the question out there -"Would you commute for a job?"

While i left an answer on her blog i then did some thinking and realized that too many of us not only have a long commute (not me) but are also unhappy at their jobs.  So whether you commute or just walk on over to work...the question I ask is - Are you happy?  I have had many jobs....some I loved, and some I hated....most of them I took the train into the city - about a 45 minute commute.  Which I did not mind....but does it really matter how long you travel if you hate your job. 

 


Of course, i was happiest when i was a SAHM....no commuting involved....rainy days we had picnics on the living room floor......and snow was a delight - we loved playing in it.  Then the children grew and college loomed...so back to work I went....but working in a school has afforded me various wonderful days that I love.  Even though I am near retirement, I enjoy myself and the people I work with..

From time to time I have been offered jobs which upon thinking it through...have realized I would not be happy.....So...........are you happy?