Poor Mike. He definitely didn't get even an interview at that one place. And the internet job never called him back. I hate that. How long do you wait before you give up hope? And why are people so cruel that the specifically tell you they will call you later in the week, knowing they are not going to????? That's just mean! Just say something vague, like we'll be in touch, not We'll call next week to set up a second interview. Why?? Just to make someone feel like shit when you don't call? Wow! I hope they can't sleep at night. I know Mike can't. I feel so bad for him. He's really making an effort and it's as hard as he thought it would be. I think he secretly hoped that when the time came to actually look, it would be easy. But he put it off for so long because if it wasn't easy, that realization that he's stuck would crush him. He's not stuck. It just may take some time to get a new job. He's taking it like a champ though. He's down, but he's trying really hard to fight off the bitterness and not succumb to the depression again. Also the psychiatrist he called didn't return his call. He said he's asking for help, quite literally, and still having trouble getting it. I wish I could do something more for him. I'm trying to keep the house cleaned up and really focus on good things with the kids.

Spencer is doing great. He slept late this morning.

Rachel is doing great too. Apparently she screamed for a long time last night for Tom and Lucy. Lots of gas. Poor baby. They handled it though. Good for them.

I guess that's it. I'm feeling okay, if not a little bit down in empathy for Mike. I really hope he can at least get a few interviews soon. For his confidence. Looking for a job sucks!!! I'm terrified that if I ever tried to go back to teaching, I'd have trouble finding a job too.