Cha-cha-cha-changes
When I was younger and thought about my life as an adult, I always pictured myself as a stay at home mom. Maybe working part time at church or helping out with preschool but beyond that, I would just be mom. I had this vision of play groups, long walks around the neighborhood, long naps during the afternoon so I could do some housework or catch up on my reading. When Maia was born, I made the decision to go back to work for awhile to "try it out". Well, the trial period is officially over. As of August 31st, I will no longer be on staff at RB. Priority one will be Maia; priority two will be school. Oh and Brian is in there somewhere too, but his place in the line-up has never changed.
I'm excited and scared to be making this change, but it's time. I do have a couple part-time job offers pending. One is strictly work from home, the other is 20 hours a week at an office. My mom would cover care for Maia during the time that I would need to be working, so still no daycare.
Right now, I see Maia awake for maybe an hour in the morning and 3 hours at night. That's a mere 4 hours a day I get to spend with my infant daughter. Not nearly enough time as far as I'm concerned. I'm eager for that to change.
I'm excited and scared to be making this change, but it's time. I do have a couple part-time job offers pending. One is strictly work from home, the other is 20 hours a week at an office. My mom would cover care for Maia during the time that I would need to be working, so still no daycare.
Right now, I see Maia awake for maybe an hour in the morning and 3 hours at night. That's a mere 4 hours a day I get to spend with my infant daughter. Not nearly enough time as far as I'm concerned. I'm eager for that to change.

3 Comments:
les, being clear on the other end - three days ago i dropped all three off at school for the first time ever and drove away, with seven hours before me...i can tell you it is so worth it if you can stay home with your babies. until they're five, or longer. i know you won't regret any time you get to spend with your lovely daughter. some days you'll lose sight of this big picture, guaranteed, but it's true what they say about what you will and won't regret when it's all said and done. my prayers are with you!
Thanks Lisa. I know you're right. This is a decision I won't regret. It's just a daunting decision to make. Staying home all day, everyday with Maia is MUCH harder than my current job. I keep thinking, 'My gosh... I'm taking a much harder job for NO money... what am I doing? This is a horrible career move!" :)
it IS a terrible career move :). and much harder than a day job, for sure. still...
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