Long Story Short

About a month ago, I got a bee in my bonnet that had me thinking of ways to bring in a little extra cash. I thought about starting my own pre-school, but had my own hesitations. Then I heard about an opening for teaching positions at a private school. I decided on a whim to apply, not thinking much about it. After I interviewed the first time, I thought it could work out, after all Luke and Penn would be able to go with me. I thought at first, they would LOVE this! I got the job after the second round of interviews. I was SOOO EXCITED!

After my first day, it dawned on me "THEY WOULD HATE THIS." There really is NO PLACE LIKE HOME and any extra income I would make would not be worth the stress, time, and worry that would be come as a result of working. So, now I have about 84 bucks coming to me in the mail as a result of my one day at work. I called the director and explained that this was not going to work out for our family. She understood completely and was very kind about it all. Not only that- I would still have to pay half tuition for my children to go there. That was the final nail in the career coffin.

That day that I was away from my kids really impacted me. I have never hugged them so tight in my life. Sitting with them, playing games, reading them as many stories as they wanted, and fixing dinner that evening were a joy to do. I could not be a working mom- gone from my little kids all day. I just couldnt do it. Those kids, even though they were at a wonderful school, still were asking for their mom, on the verge of tears. It broke my heart. It was VERY eye opening. And I have never been so grateful for a husband who supports his family. It is a huge blessing and I couldn't ask for anything more. I now have a new appreciation for all that he sacrifices for us.

So for now, this stage of my life, I am still up to my ears in Dr. Suess, laundry, dishes, meals, and cleaning. And I am grateful that it is only for my own little family.