Okay, so big news today. I'm thinking about going back to work full-time! I know it seems crazy, but 7 years on the "home" job is starting to take it's toll on this poor lady. Don't get me wrong, I love it! Especially the getting up at 8:00 and showering at 9:00 part, but the constant cleaning, wiping, candyland playing, diaper changing, tea party throwing and talking to Build-a-Bears can get a little old.
My husband has been great! Not only has he supported all of us the last 7 years, but I think he is having a harder time accepting me going back to work than I am! How lucky am I?!
Now, I can't tell you how grateful I am for the opportunity I've had. I have loved every minute of watching my three peanuts learn to walk, talk and eat (well except Avery who still refuses to do the first two!). My mommy groups have been awesome and I have met life-long friends while being a SAHM. I was able to go to grad school and complete my master's while staying home and that was awesome. I love volunteering and doing all those special things that I have the privilege of doing while home. But, I just have that feeling... it's time. Change is good, right? Besides, I can still do that stuff while working. Lucky for me, I have some of the best examples of working moms around! I just hope I can do it as gracefully as them.
So, now the process begins. We have to find a nanny, which could be hard, as it seems to be quite an ordeal. If you know anyone that would fit the bill, let me know.
I'll keep you posted on our progress. We'll call it.... Operation: Get Janelle out of the House!
Stay warm and sing at least one Christmas Carol a day. I swear it makes the day a little brighter, try it!
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Welcome to our family blog
Welcome to our page! I have always enjoyed viewing my friends pages, and have been quite envious at their seemingly endless amount of time to devote to such activities, so I decided to start my own.
Our lives have been moving at their always frantic pace this year and I've been feeling like I'm missing it. You know, missing the small moments. I've been so concerned about getting shoes and coats on, getting teeth brushed, finding the baby, that I don't always catch the cool stuff. Like Ella celebrating Jesus' birthday by eating a chocolate poptart (funny story, ask me about it) or Claire dancing around the living room singing and entertaining her baby sister. I don't want to miss those moments of "ah-ha" that Avery has when she learns to hurdle over the baby gate, or scale the pantry shelves.
So, I'm going to start watching for those moments again, and writing them down. Not just for you all to enjoy, but also for me. For me to notice, appreciate, laugh and stand in awe and gratitude of.
So, please, stop and enjoy.
Love: j
Our lives have been moving at their always frantic pace this year and I've been feeling like I'm missing it. You know, missing the small moments. I've been so concerned about getting shoes and coats on, getting teeth brushed, finding the baby, that I don't always catch the cool stuff. Like Ella celebrating Jesus' birthday by eating a chocolate poptart (funny story, ask me about it) or Claire dancing around the living room singing and entertaining her baby sister. I don't want to miss those moments of "ah-ha" that Avery has when she learns to hurdle over the baby gate, or scale the pantry shelves.
So, I'm going to start watching for those moments again, and writing them down. Not just for you all to enjoy, but also for me. For me to notice, appreciate, laugh and stand in awe and gratitude of.
So, please, stop and enjoy.
Love: j
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