Last day of freedom

Today is my last leisurely day at home as a civilian. After tomorrow my days off (the very few) will be recorded with a log book. I have tonight and tomorrow to pack all my clothes. Everything else is packed. Yesterday I got my threat assessment letter saying I am not a threat to the USA, so now I can get my CDL finally. I also got a letter from my new trucking company stating that they were looking forward to my arrival on April 28th?! Has to be a mistake seeing as how I was told the 14th. At least I hope it's a mistake because we didn't plan on being this far without cash flow from my side. I am sure they will get me in but dont know if I will have a trainer this week.

I am looking forward to working again, driving again. I haven't driven a big truck since my test a week and a half ago. Right now I am just nervous about the unknown. What kind of truck will I get to drive? Will I have a trainer ready to go after orientation? Is my trainer gonna be good? Will we get along etc? Too many unknowns for my comfort for such a big change in my life.

This weekend I made it a point to spend time with the whole family. Play with the kids, went out to eat, watched movies as a family, and all that stuff. Sometimes I think I take my family for granted. I think trucking will help me appreciate the good things a little more. I know I am truly blessed for everything that I have.

I have been playing bum all week. My wife started her new PT schedule this week and I was requested to just jump in only when needed to help with the house stuff. Usually with her old schedule I was the one who did dinner times and bed times for the kids. I did the majority of the grocery shopping, meals, bathtimes and such. Now my wife is back to doing those things and she is doing better than me. I know she will be fine when I am gone. I joke that we will end up like my parents and get along better when I am on the road then when I am off. LOL.

Needless to say a new chapter starts in our lives. Be safe.