Dear Ones,
It's been a couple of months since I last posted. The kids and I have had a pretty good summer...the weather has been glorious as has been the break from the ever-so-scheduled busyness of the school year.
Despite all the downtime though, my energy level just has not bounced back and it is now crystal clear to me that I need help with things like grocery shopping, cooking, errands and kid chauffeuring. I may actually need to find two or more people depending on what Zach's hockey schedule turns out to be.
I know that a lot of you who have read the blog in the past are very good-thinkers and well-connected in the community, so I am going to ask for all of you to put on your thinking caps and forward me any leads of people who might be looking for a personal assistant type job that would vary from day-to-day. Any lead of any kind would be appreciated. Please feel free to pass on this request to anyone who might know of someone.
thanks,
Zoe
Hi Darling,
ReplyDeleteI know that it isn't easy to accept that help is needed when it comes to running a household and helping with our children. I am so glad that you have come to the decision to get some help to make your life a little easier. I have talked to a couple of friends in Vancouver today - just putting the word out there. I still think that it would be a good idea regarding Nate and hockey to post a job ad up at UBC. Also I believe that if his team was aware of your circumstances, many of the parents and coaches would step up and volunteer to get him to practices and games. I know that I would do it for any kid whose family was in the same situation. Hopefully you will be surprized at how willing to help people are.
I adore you. I am so happy that I got to spend the weekend with you and our families up in stunning Tofino. Although you aren't feeling well, you are looking GORGEOUS. You've still got the funk! I am sending loving, kick-ass thougts of wellness your way.
Kelly
Zoe, I agree with Kelly - you do look gorgeous! It's hard to accept that you need help though I am so glad that you can ask for it. I have nieces who, although they all have full-time jobs, have friends and friends of friends and hopefully, one of them will be looking for a job.... I am currently unemployed so think of me as a stop-gap until you get someone more permanent.
ReplyDeleteAll the best and lots of good thoughts to you.
Es
O.K., so the disadvantage of these blog things is that I can't edit my previous comment! What I meant when I said I am currently unemployed, is that I have time to help! I am not looking for you to hire me.....golly that's embarrassing. Anyway, while I am flexible with my time (hopefully till at least Christmas!), I am happy to help you in any way I can. I'll call you next time I go for groceries!
ReplyDeleteTill then, take care.
e.