It promises to be a busy summer here. First, each of the kids has been blessed by a week at camp, here. They are very excited … it’s been a few years since they were able to go to camp!
Plus, each of the kids has at least one job! We have always encourage the kids to start working at a young age, and to volunteer to build up a good reputation. Iain has chosen this year to start, and he is volunteering at a local Nursery called Arbour Gardens. He has so far been twice, and has weeded and watered for the owners. It’s a lovely place .. incredibly restful and a wonderful environment for a first job. The owners are very involved at the high school, and are educators at heart … so he will learn tons. He is thrilled :-).
Alison will be continuing on at her job at the stable, with the added benefit of a pay raise this year. A few months ago, her employer deemed her capable enough that along with the lesson she also receives some cash. In addition, she is HOPING to get some weekend work at a local upscale restaurant called Blumen, due to a chance conversation I had in No Frills (Mom, I’m just SO MUCH LIKE YOU .. it’s scary!!!). This one is not for sure yet, however. She is a very talented cook and baker, and rather than a dishwashing-type or waitstaff job, he is considering her for dessert and meal prep (can I tell you how much I would hate being in a kitchen for work :-P; she finds kitchens restful. So not related to yours truly!)
Claire also has a first “real” job this summer. She will be working at a local resort belonging to our friends Scott and Sophie, West Lake Willows, where she will be doing various tasks including working in the office, watching their three young children, working in the store and cleaning (cottage turnovers). She is SO excited! She will work 3 6-7 hour days per week. She has a high need for busy-ness, and was dreading a summer “doing nothing”, but didn’t think at 13 she would be able to find a job. So if you are reading this, Sophie … thank you again!!! She can hardly wait.
One more thing I will always appreciate about this place … there are infinite opportunities for kids who want to contribute to the local economy!
2 comments:
It is so cool that each of the kids will be working at a place that connects with their interests - what a blessing! Congrats, gang!!!
P.S. I am most jealous of Claire. Multiple days each week at WLW - come on!! :-)
wow it sounds like the Stenhouses are going to be TRES busy this summer!
We are glad to have Claire on board this summer and hope it will be a good first experience for her.
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