Small Steps

I've been gathering all the paperwork that dshs needs to process my case.  I actually managed to get my phone interview done today.  I had them call me at work and then I took my break when the call came.  That in turn lead to needing more paperwork.  Gathered that all up tonight so I can fax it in tomorrow.  The lady told me since I work part time I could just take the paperwork to the office and have it completed right then.  That would work fine most weeks, but we are in full swing.  So I am working full time for three weeks in a row and they only do processing at the office during the times I am at work.  So I'm happy to fax it in.  When they complete it they will retroactive it to the day I filled out the application and it's all good.
Looks like we will be getting food stamps for now.  I will take what they give me because I do have two kids to take care of and feed.  And I'm sure the daycare will go through also.  I'm betting they need some of this paperwork I have to fax tomorrow because the lady today had all the information I faxed already for the daycare.  For once.....right hand and left hand appear to be working together.
I appreciated the fact that the lady wasn't condescending and she explained the various points to the paperwork and the need for them.  I have never done anything beyond the medical for kids and the TANF for being a grandparent raising grandchildren.  It is all a learning experience for me.
Having been working full time this week has made me realize that I really don't want to do that on a full time basis.  It has felt like I don't get much time with the kids and they are in daycare all day.  So if I can manage it I intend to stay a part time employee until they go to school.  Small steps and small decisions benefiting small people.