Chapter 9: Working Hard
Part 1: Greater Responsibilities
Lucy had interviewed and got the job at a local Day care named The Children's University. The director name was Sandra Akin.. Lucy was supposed to start at 8:00 am and she was in the two year old room.. Lucy walked in to the daycare with Kris on her hip and his supplies in her hand.
Sandra: Welcome Lucy..
Lucy: Hello Can I please get Kris situated then come back and talk?
Sandra: of course He sooo cute!!!!
Lucy: thanks and he already knows it..
Lucy walked down the short hall way and opened the room door.. She saw little name tags hanging over the beds she noticed Kris.. On the back was what he ate and how he slept.. Lucy had filled out all the necessary paper work for Kris when she came and interviewed.
Jeanne: Hello you must be Lucy
Lucy: yes and this is Kristopher Matthew Kinkirk.
Jeanne: here let me take his things..
Lucy: Ok cool there are some jars of food in there we just started about 3 weeks ago and he is still on Breast milk at times so PLEASE do not heat his bottles in the microwave.there is a Tupperware dish that can have some warm in it.. I just heat the water up in the microwave and then put the bottle in..
Jeanne: Ok that will not be a problem.
Lucy walked out while Jeanne was changing Kris.
Sandra: everything ok Luce?
Lucy: yeah where will I be at now?
Sandra: I was thinking about putting you in the twos but since your pregnant we have decided to start you out over with the school - Ages.. But for today you can help Carol with the Kindergarteners ..
Lucy: that's cool
Lucy walked into a brightly colored room with two half circle tables and the kids were sitting at the tables..
Kid: Hi I am Foster..
Lucy: hello Foster.. Hey lets sit down and color..
For the first time in almost a month the kid sat down and did all of his work.
Carol: HOW did you do that?
Lucy: How did I do what? .
Carol: to get Foster to sit down.. I can never get him to sit down
Lucy: I have 6 other siblings
Carol: wow are you the oldest
Lucy: no there Matt he is 20 , Mary is 19 Simon is 13 Ruthie is 9 and the twins are 2 almost 3
Carol: wow that's a lot..
Lucy: yeah but it was fun.
Lucy went thru the rest of the morning helping Carol get the kids laying down and napping. Lucy then went to check on Kris on her break. He was doing great he ate all of his lunch and was sleeping when she went in to check on him. Lucy went to the School Ager Building around 2:00 pm and was with Jennifer.
Jennifer: basically right now since there are no kids just get snack out..
Lucy: ok
The kids began to arrive around 2:30 and the rest day was hectic for Lucy.. All the kids wanted to know if she was married and if she had kids.Lucy answered all their questions.. Lucy was able to leave the day care about 6:00 pm.. She got Kris and went to the local Italian Restaurant and picked up some supper she was not at all in the mood to cook.
Lucy walked in the door to her home and placed Kris on the floor.. Kris directly crawled into the kitchen were Kevin was cleaning some dishes.
Kevin: Hey buddy How was your first day at day care?
Lucy: BUSY.. But it was fun.. I brought home spaghetti and salad.. I didn't feel like cooking..
Kevin: that's great Luce.. But I would have cooked for you..
Lucy: smiling and come home to a burnt down house?
Kevin playfully hits Luce and kisses her.
Kevin: oh by the way I am only taking classes on Monday and Wednesdays.. So I Can spend time with you Kris and the unborn baby..
Lucy: Ohh great.. Lets eat put down Kris and go take a shower together,
Kevin: that sounds prefect.. Could you use a Kinkirk Massage..
Lucy: OH YEAH
Lucy and Kevin ate.. They put down Kris and headed to the shower..
Chapter 9: Working Hard
Part 2: Too Much Do, Not Enough Time
Lucy and Kevin took a steamy shower (in more ways than one). This was great for Lucy she really needed the massage. They both went downstairs and watched TV for a Couple hours.. Then Kevin decided that he wanted to watch a movie..
Kevin: Luce , Do you want to watch a movie?
Lucy: Yeah which one?
Kevin: How about.. "America's Sweethearts"
Lucy: that sounds prefect
Kevin popped the movie in the DVD player and went and snuggled with Lucy. They both dozed off within the first 45 minutes of the movie.. Lucy woke up to Kris crying.. When Lucy got up this woke up Kevin.
Lucy: lets go to bed after I get Kris back to sleep..
Kevin: I will Come with you
Lucy: Ok I Love you
Kevin: I love you too..
Lucy and Kevin head upstairs and get Kris.. They decried to take Kris into there room. Lucy , Kevin And Kris laid down.. Kris tried to play for while but Lucy gave him the juice bottle that Kevin had gotten for him earlier. He laid in the middle of Kevin and Lucy and drifted off to sleep. Lucy and Kevin fell asleep a short time later.
Lucy woke up and got Kris ready for day care..Lucy got herself ready too.They left about 9:00 am since Lucy had to be there about 9:30...
~~~Day Care~~~
Sandra: hey Luce what's up?
Lucy: nothing Much.
Sandra: hey Kris!!
Kris just smiles and drools..
Lucy takes Kris to his room and puts his stuff up.. She then returns to clock in and find out where she will be working for the day..
Sandra: Lucy I was wondering since you don't have any kids in the morning f you would to some errands for me..
Lucy: Sure no problem
Lucy went to the store and got some stuff for the day care.She returned about an hour and half later.
Lucy: sorry it took me so long I am still trying to get used to the town
Sandra: that's ok I understand.
Lucy: is there anything you need?
Sandra: can you please go help with the 18- 24 months old class they are going wild..
Lucy: yeah no problem.
Sandra: thanks..
Lucy went to the 18- 24 month old room and saw the teacher trying to corral 6 babies.. Lucy went right to work helping her to get them to sit down and ready for morning snack.
Carry: thanks a lot.
Lucy: no problem.
Carry: so this your second day?
Lucy: yes, and its crazy
Carry: my daughter talked about you all night
Lucy: REALLY who is she?
Carry: Samantha Kelly
Lucy: she is soooo sweet..
Carry: Thanks I have a son in the 4's
Lucy: wow
Carry: yeah Tanner Kelly
Lucy: cool, I have a 8 month baby boy and one on the way.
Carry: what his name?
Lucy: Kristopher Matthew
Carry: I like that name.
Before they knew it, lunch time was here and it was time for nap..
Lucy and Carry took their break together and went to eat. When Lucy returned She went straight to the school ager building. She got snack out and was ready with an art project before Jennifer got there..
Jennifer: WOW your really good at this
Lucy: thanks a lot
Jennifer: no problem
The kids started to arrive They finished the snack and art project and headed outside.. The kids played outside Lucy walked around the playground pushing kids on the swing and played tag a little.. Well what she could since she was pregnant. Lucy let Jennifer go early today so she could clean up the building. While she was cleaning she felt some sharp pains go thru her stomach.
Lucy got to the phone and dialed the other building number..
Sandra: The Chil..
Lucy: HELP!!
Sandra: Lucy?
Lucy: yeah.. I am having pains HELP
Sandra ok lye down and I will send someone to get you and take to your doctor
Lucy: ok.
By time Carry got over to the other building Lucy had passed out.
Sandra called Lucy's Emergency number which was Kevin's cell
Kevin: hello?
Sandra: Hello this is Lucy's boss Sandra we are taking Lucy to the hospital she just passed out ( Carry called Sandra and told her before taking her to the hospital)
Kevin: Ok I am thanks
Sandra: got off the phone and headed to the hospital to check on Lucy.
Chapter 9: Working Hard
Part 3: Exhausted, Overworked and Underpaid.
Kevin Had been at the hospital for about 45 minutes.. He had been pacing around since he got there..
Sandra: Kevin, Please calm down Lucy will be ok.. As Sandra was saying this her cell phone went off
Sandra: HELLO?
Mrs. Porter: Sandra this is Stacy Porter Brandon and Tory's mother..
Sandra: yes Stacy?
Stacy: when I picked up the kids I saw something that disturbed me?
Sandra: Yes?
Stacy: ok when I went to pick up Tory from the other building, I saw the new teacher running around the playground trying to get some kids to come inside. I noticed that she looked ill and pregnant.. The other teacher just sat there and watched her and was talking on her cell phone.
Sandra: REALLY?
Stacy: I asked Tory about her and she said that she confirmed she was pregnant and that she did everything today about the building.
Sandra: thank you..
Stacy: Tory is really worried about her. she felt ill all day today.. Tory helped out a lot.. Tory really likes her..
Sandra: well after all the kids left and she was cleaning the room she fainted and has been rushed to the hospital..
Stacy oh no is she going to be ok?
Sandra: not sure , please tell the morning shift when Tory gets out of school to have her dropped off at the main building so I can thank her
Stacy: ok.. Tory told me to tell you to tell Mrs. Lucy that she loves her and giver her a hug
Sandra: ok bye bye
Stacy : bye
Sandra hung up the phone and went back to calming Kevin down.. The doctor came out and gave them the update..
Dr. Pierce: Mr. Kinkirk?
Kevin: that's me.
Dr Pierce: OK your wife has suffered from heat exhaustion and stress..
Kevin: will she be ok? What about the baby?
Dr Pierce: the baby and her are both fine
Kevin: Good.. She had many problems with Kris our first child
Dr Pierce : no problems have been noticed yet.. But she does need to take it easy..
Sandra: I will make sure she does
Dr Pierce: How do you know her?
Sandra: I am her boss she has worked for me for 2 days..
Kevin: yes I will make sure she takes it easy too
Dr Pierce: Ok now you both can go see her..
Kevin and Sandra walk into the room where Lucy was.
Kevin : Lucy, are you ok now
Lucy I am feeling much better..
Sandra: I am so sorry I will move you to the other building where I can keep an eye on you..
Lucy: Oh please don't I really like that age..
Sandra: ok I will make sure you have the proper help I know how Jennifer acted today.
Lucy: thank you and please thank Tory Porter for me.. She helped me out a lot
Sandra: I know her mom called me and told the whole story..
Dr Pierce: I would like to keep Lucy overnight to get some rest..
Kevin: Ok.. Luce I am going to go now and pick up Kris, Jeanne took him home with her after she found out what had happened to you..
Sandra: yeah I am going home too .. I need to call Jennifer and talk to her.
Kevin and Sandra left together.. Lucy fell right to sleep.
Part 1: Greater Responsibilities
Lucy had interviewed and got the job at a local Day care named The Children's University. The director name was Sandra Akin.. Lucy was supposed to start at 8:00 am and she was in the two year old room.. Lucy walked in to the daycare with Kris on her hip and his supplies in her hand.
Sandra: Welcome Lucy..
Lucy: Hello Can I please get Kris situated then come back and talk?
Sandra: of course He sooo cute!!!!
Lucy: thanks and he already knows it..
Lucy walked down the short hall way and opened the room door.. She saw little name tags hanging over the beds she noticed Kris.. On the back was what he ate and how he slept.. Lucy had filled out all the necessary paper work for Kris when she came and interviewed.
Jeanne: Hello you must be Lucy
Lucy: yes and this is Kristopher Matthew Kinkirk.
Jeanne: here let me take his things..
Lucy: Ok cool there are some jars of food in there we just started about 3 weeks ago and he is still on Breast milk at times so PLEASE do not heat his bottles in the microwave.there is a Tupperware dish that can have some warm in it.. I just heat the water up in the microwave and then put the bottle in..
Jeanne: Ok that will not be a problem.
Lucy walked out while Jeanne was changing Kris.
Sandra: everything ok Luce?
Lucy: yeah where will I be at now?
Sandra: I was thinking about putting you in the twos but since your pregnant we have decided to start you out over with the school - Ages.. But for today you can help Carol with the Kindergarteners ..
Lucy: that's cool
Lucy walked into a brightly colored room with two half circle tables and the kids were sitting at the tables..
Kid: Hi I am Foster..
Lucy: hello Foster.. Hey lets sit down and color..
For the first time in almost a month the kid sat down and did all of his work.
Carol: HOW did you do that?
Lucy: How did I do what? .
Carol: to get Foster to sit down.. I can never get him to sit down
Lucy: I have 6 other siblings
Carol: wow are you the oldest
Lucy: no there Matt he is 20 , Mary is 19 Simon is 13 Ruthie is 9 and the twins are 2 almost 3
Carol: wow that's a lot..
Lucy: yeah but it was fun.
Lucy went thru the rest of the morning helping Carol get the kids laying down and napping. Lucy then went to check on Kris on her break. He was doing great he ate all of his lunch and was sleeping when she went in to check on him. Lucy went to the School Ager Building around 2:00 pm and was with Jennifer.
Jennifer: basically right now since there are no kids just get snack out..
Lucy: ok
The kids began to arrive around 2:30 and the rest day was hectic for Lucy.. All the kids wanted to know if she was married and if she had kids.Lucy answered all their questions.. Lucy was able to leave the day care about 6:00 pm.. She got Kris and went to the local Italian Restaurant and picked up some supper she was not at all in the mood to cook.
Lucy walked in the door to her home and placed Kris on the floor.. Kris directly crawled into the kitchen were Kevin was cleaning some dishes.
Kevin: Hey buddy How was your first day at day care?
Lucy: BUSY.. But it was fun.. I brought home spaghetti and salad.. I didn't feel like cooking..
Kevin: that's great Luce.. But I would have cooked for you..
Lucy: smiling and come home to a burnt down house?
Kevin playfully hits Luce and kisses her.
Kevin: oh by the way I am only taking classes on Monday and Wednesdays.. So I Can spend time with you Kris and the unborn baby..
Lucy: Ohh great.. Lets eat put down Kris and go take a shower together,
Kevin: that sounds prefect.. Could you use a Kinkirk Massage..
Lucy: OH YEAH
Lucy and Kevin ate.. They put down Kris and headed to the shower..
Chapter 9: Working Hard
Part 2: Too Much Do, Not Enough Time
Lucy and Kevin took a steamy shower (in more ways than one). This was great for Lucy she really needed the massage. They both went downstairs and watched TV for a Couple hours.. Then Kevin decided that he wanted to watch a movie..
Kevin: Luce , Do you want to watch a movie?
Lucy: Yeah which one?
Kevin: How about.. "America's Sweethearts"
Lucy: that sounds prefect
Kevin popped the movie in the DVD player and went and snuggled with Lucy. They both dozed off within the first 45 minutes of the movie.. Lucy woke up to Kris crying.. When Lucy got up this woke up Kevin.
Lucy: lets go to bed after I get Kris back to sleep..
Kevin: I will Come with you
Lucy: Ok I Love you
Kevin: I love you too..
Lucy and Kevin head upstairs and get Kris.. They decried to take Kris into there room. Lucy , Kevin And Kris laid down.. Kris tried to play for while but Lucy gave him the juice bottle that Kevin had gotten for him earlier. He laid in the middle of Kevin and Lucy and drifted off to sleep. Lucy and Kevin fell asleep a short time later.
Lucy woke up and got Kris ready for day care..Lucy got herself ready too.They left about 9:00 am since Lucy had to be there about 9:30...
~~~Day Care~~~
Sandra: hey Luce what's up?
Lucy: nothing Much.
Sandra: hey Kris!!
Kris just smiles and drools..
Lucy takes Kris to his room and puts his stuff up.. She then returns to clock in and find out where she will be working for the day..
Sandra: Lucy I was wondering since you don't have any kids in the morning f you would to some errands for me..
Lucy: Sure no problem
Lucy went to the store and got some stuff for the day care.She returned about an hour and half later.
Lucy: sorry it took me so long I am still trying to get used to the town
Sandra: that's ok I understand.
Lucy: is there anything you need?
Sandra: can you please go help with the 18- 24 months old class they are going wild..
Lucy: yeah no problem.
Sandra: thanks..
Lucy went to the 18- 24 month old room and saw the teacher trying to corral 6 babies.. Lucy went right to work helping her to get them to sit down and ready for morning snack.
Carry: thanks a lot.
Lucy: no problem.
Carry: so this your second day?
Lucy: yes, and its crazy
Carry: my daughter talked about you all night
Lucy: REALLY who is she?
Carry: Samantha Kelly
Lucy: she is soooo sweet..
Carry: Thanks I have a son in the 4's
Lucy: wow
Carry: yeah Tanner Kelly
Lucy: cool, I have a 8 month baby boy and one on the way.
Carry: what his name?
Lucy: Kristopher Matthew
Carry: I like that name.
Before they knew it, lunch time was here and it was time for nap..
Lucy and Carry took their break together and went to eat. When Lucy returned She went straight to the school ager building. She got snack out and was ready with an art project before Jennifer got there..
Jennifer: WOW your really good at this
Lucy: thanks a lot
Jennifer: no problem
The kids started to arrive They finished the snack and art project and headed outside.. The kids played outside Lucy walked around the playground pushing kids on the swing and played tag a little.. Well what she could since she was pregnant. Lucy let Jennifer go early today so she could clean up the building. While she was cleaning she felt some sharp pains go thru her stomach.
Lucy got to the phone and dialed the other building number..
Sandra: The Chil..
Lucy: HELP!!
Sandra: Lucy?
Lucy: yeah.. I am having pains HELP
Sandra ok lye down and I will send someone to get you and take to your doctor
Lucy: ok.
By time Carry got over to the other building Lucy had passed out.
Sandra called Lucy's Emergency number which was Kevin's cell
Kevin: hello?
Sandra: Hello this is Lucy's boss Sandra we are taking Lucy to the hospital she just passed out ( Carry called Sandra and told her before taking her to the hospital)
Kevin: Ok I am thanks
Sandra: got off the phone and headed to the hospital to check on Lucy.
Chapter 9: Working Hard
Part 3: Exhausted, Overworked and Underpaid.
Kevin Had been at the hospital for about 45 minutes.. He had been pacing around since he got there..
Sandra: Kevin, Please calm down Lucy will be ok.. As Sandra was saying this her cell phone went off
Sandra: HELLO?
Mrs. Porter: Sandra this is Stacy Porter Brandon and Tory's mother..
Sandra: yes Stacy?
Stacy: when I picked up the kids I saw something that disturbed me?
Sandra: Yes?
Stacy: ok when I went to pick up Tory from the other building, I saw the new teacher running around the playground trying to get some kids to come inside. I noticed that she looked ill and pregnant.. The other teacher just sat there and watched her and was talking on her cell phone.
Sandra: REALLY?
Stacy: I asked Tory about her and she said that she confirmed she was pregnant and that she did everything today about the building.
Sandra: thank you..
Stacy: Tory is really worried about her. she felt ill all day today.. Tory helped out a lot.. Tory really likes her..
Sandra: well after all the kids left and she was cleaning the room she fainted and has been rushed to the hospital..
Stacy oh no is she going to be ok?
Sandra: not sure , please tell the morning shift when Tory gets out of school to have her dropped off at the main building so I can thank her
Stacy: ok.. Tory told me to tell you to tell Mrs. Lucy that she loves her and giver her a hug
Sandra: ok bye bye
Stacy : bye
Sandra hung up the phone and went back to calming Kevin down.. The doctor came out and gave them the update..
Dr. Pierce: Mr. Kinkirk?
Kevin: that's me.
Dr Pierce: OK your wife has suffered from heat exhaustion and stress..
Kevin: will she be ok? What about the baby?
Dr Pierce: the baby and her are both fine
Kevin: Good.. She had many problems with Kris our first child
Dr Pierce : no problems have been noticed yet.. But she does need to take it easy..
Sandra: I will make sure she does
Dr Pierce: How do you know her?
Sandra: I am her boss she has worked for me for 2 days..
Kevin: yes I will make sure she takes it easy too
Dr Pierce: Ok now you both can go see her..
Kevin and Sandra walk into the room where Lucy was.
Kevin : Lucy, are you ok now
Lucy I am feeling much better..
Sandra: I am so sorry I will move you to the other building where I can keep an eye on you..
Lucy: Oh please don't I really like that age..
Sandra: ok I will make sure you have the proper help I know how Jennifer acted today.
Lucy: thank you and please thank Tory Porter for me.. She helped me out a lot
Sandra: I know her mom called me and told the whole story..
Dr Pierce: I would like to keep Lucy overnight to get some rest..
Kevin: Ok.. Luce I am going to go now and pick up Kris, Jeanne took him home with her after she found out what had happened to you..
Sandra: yeah I am going home too .. I need to call Jennifer and talk to her.
Kevin and Sandra left together.. Lucy fell right to sleep.