Brittany's Got a Job!

We came home from a Drumline practice and sat on the swing, talking and she decided to check her voice mails. Apparently, that doesn't happen very much. And I sat enjoying the weather and she starts freaking out. Someone called about a job! A month ago!!! She was so upset with herself!

She called the number immediately and disappeared inside the house. She came back and forth a few times, and I didn't catch half the stuff she was saying. Finally, about 15 minutes later, she came out with the biggest grin and was squealing! (my girls are really good at that!) She had a job! They had hired her sight unseen! I guess they must have been impressed with her on the phone, and calling after so long, which still baffles me!

 But she had a job!!! And it was at Mi Amigos! That is my mom's favorite restaurant!
 So, while she is going on about paper work, food handler's card, and other stuff I was plotting a way to tell my mom!
We decided to keep it a secret! We would take her there when Britt was working and it would be a surprise!
And, after only one day and while Britt was training, we took her! We decided the sooner she knew, the more we didn't have to lie.

We made plans to have dinner at 6, which if you know my parents, that is bedtime! But we informed my dad and he was okay with it! Tami and Danni met us there. As we were unloading my mom, she asked where Britt was and we should invite her to come along. I told her she had something come up and she would not be able to make it.

We enter the room and there is Britt, wearing her uniform and smiling down at my mom. My mom just stared at her, not sure what was going on. And then it dawned on her! Britt was an employee! She smiled, hugged Brittany, and then called for the manager after we were seated to share the information with him! He had no idea and was excited for my mom! It was pretty cool!

So, one down. I must say I like having a working child because they can pay for themselves.  Well, some things. I am still a pretty darn important person to obtain money from! Such is life!
I am so proud of her! And I know she will do well and it will give her the independence she is looking for!