Job

Well, older daughter got home and told me about her first day on the job. She is working at a clothing store for the holidays with the idea that if it works out she can be one of the ones that stays on for the spring. She said it was kind of fun and she enjoys the people she works with. So that makes me happy.
OK I am a mom that has always been a no-nonsense sort. Doesn't have trouble with consistent discipline. Expects kids to do their jobs without complaining. Makes sure they are taking care of their responsibilities. Doesn't let their whining, begging, etc. to change my mind. Well, since the past year or so I have really gotten softer. More gentle I guess. I was used to the way boys are. My older two boys and I have gotten along with so well. Just a matter of fact sort of way. Not super emotional. Same with my 14 year old son. Moments of trials and frustrations, but doesn't last. Well, here I am now with two daughters that are so doggone emotional. I cringe when older daughter comes home in case she's in a bad mood or something. Now the 16 year old daughter has been up and down with her emotions. And I don't know if this is normal or not. They don't think it is normal but I don't really know. I can't tell if it they just feel more free to be emotional with me than I felt with my parents or not. I want them to be free to be themselves. I've never tried to make any of them anything different than what they are. Not that I didn't really secretly hope they'd do great things, but let's face it-- most kids are not going to do anything way out there super important. And the things I consider important are the things God values anyway. I want my kids to think about others, love God with their whole heart, treat people with respect, be secure in who they are in Jesus, that sort of thing. I really want my kids to be more helpful around the house than they are, but...
Well, I haven't felt all that well today so after church (3 services doing various things) I came home and have been rather lazy. I went a little nutty doing housework and stuff yesterday so needed some down time before another long week. I may have to take a day business trip to Houston this week.