I never thought it would happen to me. 18 months ago I lost my job. The department was reorganized and my position was eliminated. I could have stayed there, kept "a job" and done something I hate to do - sell. My boss tried to convince me to stay "it's rough out there, you'll never find a job. Stay, you might like it." Nope. I hate to sell. I hate trying to convince people to try something. And I loved my job. I loved the work I did everyday, why should I settle just to have a job. So I left. The scariest thing I had every done in my life.
My husband and I sat down and took a HARD look at the budget. After a few days we realized we could probably do this. Things would be tight, but once you take out the expense of daycare, gasoline for the car, wear and tear on the car, work clothes, nylons, work shoes, work jackets...the list goes on and on for the things we would be saving money on. So we decided I would stay home with the kids.
Now - I NEVER wanted to be a stay at home mom. I loved working. I loved having that something to myself (my job). I frankly did not like being a "play on the floor with toys" kind of mom. I know it sounds awful, but it's true. But once my oldest son started kindergarten, something changed in me. I cried more the day I dropped him off at kindergarten than the day I dropped him off at daycare when he was 12 weeks old. I hated missing the field trips, being a room parent, helping out in the classroom or library because I had to work. Now I get to do all of those things. And I am happy about it. After a few months of being home, but husband told me it was the happiest he had seen me in a long time...maybe this was all meant to be!
However, I also wanted to be sure I kept my foot in the door in regards to work. Maybe I could have the best of both worlds - be home with my boys AND work. I decided to start my own freelance company. I applied for hundreds of work at home jobs and landed quite a few! And 18 months later...I am starting to get some consistent work.
I am now busier than I ever was working full time and raising 2 healthy boys being a full time mom and part time freelancer. And I am loving every minute of it!
Everything happens for a reason...today, I am loving life and once again realizing it truly is a beautiful day!
Friday, October 15, 2010
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Happy Birthday To Me!
So, today I turn 36. I can't believe it. I don't feel like I'm 36. But then I think hard about my life, I have been married 12 years to a wonderful man. We have two beautiful, high-strung boys, ages 7 1/2 and 3 1/2. We have a dog, and a wonderful house. But there are days that I sit back and shake my head - I'm married, with 2 kids and a mortgage (and a dog!) Some days I just can't believe it.
My life has been good - it's been filled with many joyful childhood memories and friends. I have been blessed to have known many of my grandparents - and even a great grandmother. My parents are all still alive and healthy to date (I say all, because I have four!), and my boys have the privilege to know all 6 of their grandparents and a great grandmother as well! I'm blessed today to have many close friends, and a close relationship with my sister.
I would not change anything about how my life has turned out - would I have made different choices along the way, perhaps...but then that may have affected how my life did turn out - and that would be disappointing. I truly believe everything happens for a reason, and whether good or bad there is a reason. When we will find out what that reason is? Maybe we never will or maybe in an after life..but there is a reason and there is a plan for each one of us.
So as the trees are blowing in the force wind today, I sit back back and enjoy the beautiful Fall temperatures with a smile on my face, thankful that my life has turned out as well as it has. I am happy, healthy and those around me are happy and healthy. I can only hope it gets better for each and every one of us as we celebrate our next birthday and our birthdays for many years to come.
Smile - it's a beautiful day!
My life has been good - it's been filled with many joyful childhood memories and friends. I have been blessed to have known many of my grandparents - and even a great grandmother. My parents are all still alive and healthy to date (I say all, because I have four!), and my boys have the privilege to know all 6 of their grandparents and a great grandmother as well! I'm blessed today to have many close friends, and a close relationship with my sister.
I would not change anything about how my life has turned out - would I have made different choices along the way, perhaps...but then that may have affected how my life did turn out - and that would be disappointing. I truly believe everything happens for a reason, and whether good or bad there is a reason. When we will find out what that reason is? Maybe we never will or maybe in an after life..but there is a reason and there is a plan for each one of us.
So as the trees are blowing in the force wind today, I sit back back and enjoy the beautiful Fall temperatures with a smile on my face, thankful that my life has turned out as well as it has. I am happy, healthy and those around me are happy and healthy. I can only hope it gets better for each and every one of us as we celebrate our next birthday and our birthdays for many years to come.
Smile - it's a beautiful day!
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Funny How Things Change...
As I read my last post "the summer's gone great"; "I don't want summer to end"...about 3 weeks after I posted that blog I was ready for summer to end.
The pool got boring, the camps were over and we were all sick of each other! The boys were fighting like crazy; my oldest was getting mouthy and being a smart alec. If you ask me, the summer was about 2-3 weeks too long.
When I told my preschooler that his brother was starting school and it would be just he and I for two weeks until he started school again, he said "Woo Hoo!" LOL
Well, last week my oldest started second grade. And even though I was ready for him to go back to school, I cried when I got home. Not because I was sad to see him go back to school, but because I can't believe he's in second grade already. The time goes by so fast!! Tomorrow, my baby will start his second year of preschool....
Yet another reason to cherish this beautiful day! The days go by way too fast...enjoy it!
The pool got boring, the camps were over and we were all sick of each other! The boys were fighting like crazy; my oldest was getting mouthy and being a smart alec. If you ask me, the summer was about 2-3 weeks too long.
When I told my preschooler that his brother was starting school and it would be just he and I for two weeks until he started school again, he said "Woo Hoo!" LOL
Well, last week my oldest started second grade. And even though I was ready for him to go back to school, I cried when I got home. Not because I was sad to see him go back to school, but because I can't believe he's in second grade already. The time goes by so fast!! Tomorrow, my baby will start his second year of preschool....
Yet another reason to cherish this beautiful day! The days go by way too fast...enjoy it!
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