"You don't do much work with this nursing thing do you Dad", is the first thing son says to me when I unexpectedly picked him up from school today, just because I could, due to having an extra day at home. It pleases me that my son can have a respectful joke at my expense. It's not something that I would have had the confidence to do with my Dad at the same age.
We received notification this afternoon that the rest of the week of placement has been cancelled and we will do it next week instead. We received a very matter of fact email to this effect. It's not particularly matter of fact for me as I now have to negotiate with my employer to have next week off as annual leave, either as well as this week, or instead of. I'm fortunate to have a very understanding and flexible employer, but I don't want to take anything for granted.
This study thing continues to be anything but simple!
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Hi Campbell,
Out of the mouths of babes! It’s wonderful that your son feels confident enough in his relationship with you that he can blurt out a “joke” like that without fear of repercussion.
At least you were notified that your classes have been suspended for the rest of the week and didn’t have to drive in every morning to immediately turn around and go home. Have you decided whether you’re going to take the rest of this week off and next week as well or do a trade off?
School life was never simple, even when we were kids. It’s just more complicated now that you’re an adult with a myriad of other responsibilities.
Hang in there .. you are doing a worthy thing. I have just returned from visiting my 2 year old niece in hospital and I was just amazed by the humour, charm and care that nurses show .. its a worthy profession and makes me feel humbled.
Hi Miss L., yes, I reckon I've got a good relationship with my son. It is yet to be determined how much the adolescent hormones will affect this. I'm hoping that a good pre-pubescent relationship will auger well for a good adolescent relationship.
I decided to keep my leave for when I really need it, so I negotiated with my very flexible employer (for which I am very grateful) to swap my leave. So I'm working this week and will have leave next week to complete my placement.
Thanks Cuteguy. I will hang in there. It's good you had a positive experiences of the nurses looking after your niece. It would be nice to think that that was universal, but alas, nurses are human, just life everyone else. I hope your niece isn't too sick and back home very soon.
Hi Campbell,
You’re most fortunate to have an understanding employer who allows you to do last minutes changes to your work schedule. When you return to complete your placement, will you have to return to working “swing shifts”??
Hopefully if you can keep the lines of communication open with your son, the two of you will survive his teenage years in tact and come out as friends. If you’re willing to listen and give friendly advise when necessary, I venture say things will work out fine….
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