Hello there and welcome to another blog of my dear life. Here is what is happening: Around a few weeks ago, my sister wanted to startup life as a truck driver (not sure if it's part-time or full time, don't have all the details as of yet), so she goes into Elizabethtown, KY to tend to a CDL class. In the meantime, I am now at their place, tending to my niece & nephew. My little niece (who is 5 years old) goes to school while my nephew (who is 4 years old) goes to daycare but his dad drops him off around 7:00am to 7:25am Monday through Friday & picks him up around 4pm. I get my little niece around 2:00pm to 3:00pm.
This whole deal all started around September 26th so on weekdays, I have to wake up around 5am to 5:30am and get the kids to dress up and well-fed before heading my niece to the bus stop for school & after that, get my nephew dressed so his dad will be dropping him off to daycare. I must admit, it has been quite a tiresome job. My pay from my sister was $100, plus the $50 I have gotten back from that one time I helped my 2nd sister with food via food stamps about a couple weeks back. My sister (who is the mother of the two) should be back around the 27th (or sooner, hopefully) so, when she returns, I can go back to my apartment and I can relax with my beloved cat in peace.
I don't think I'll be able to do this again, even with the help I (sometimes) be getting the kid's father, it's not enough, even though he works at a prison ward at some crazy hours. If I recall, I have to do at least 80% to 90% of the work while my sister is away. From bathing the kids, helping my niece with her homework, washing their clothes, and even feeding them. (Yes, the father sometimes help out too) I swear I am able to get through the month by getting their clothes ready beforehand, getting a good night's sleep, drink up on coffee, or energy drinks.
I do get some days off when the father is off of work for more than 2 days. I truly wish my sister didn't have to work upon this whole truck driver idea. I am tired and exhausted, & I cannot deal with the pressure of managing so much, while my sister is off at a truck driving training, which would lead her to a job where she'll travel the country and hardly comes home. I just hope when this is all over, I can take some R & R. She may have no choice but to find another sister, who can take on the kids if I am not psychically or mentally well enough to handle such a long, enduring job.
Sure, the money is ok, but for the first time in so long, I may have to sit this one out. Well loves, I'm afraid that is all I have to say for now. I do hope that you have been safe and keeping your lives great. Until then, thank you for reading another one of my life's blog, & have a lovely day.
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