happily ever after

I did it. I made it a whole week at work :) Now to most people this would be a silly statement. However I have not worked a full time schedule since I was pregnant with Chloe. So like four and a half years ago! So crazy! So after I had Chloe I worked part time at a medical office. The job was great, I worked 830-1230 Monday through Friday and my mom watched Chloe for me. It was perfect, I loved all the girls that I worked with and a few months shy of my five year anniversary there I was devasted to find out that they were taking my position from part time to full time. They let me know that I had a few weeks to keep my job. Really. I cried, yelled, and cried some more. I was so sad that I wasn't able to work there anymore. I packed my little box and got the heck out of there. I wasn't sure what I was going to do, at the time I didn't think we would be able to make it, I knew that we counted on that paycheck and I was scared of what could happen. So I did what I knew how to do. I prayed. and I prayed again. I went to a few interviews, but I knew that whatever job I took had to be right. After about a month, I heard about some of our good friends that had recently opened their own chiropractic office looking for front office help. I had been in the billing department at my last job so I knew that I could do it. I was hired and started a month later. The best part was, they gave me the same hours as I had had before. It was closer to my mom's house and plus I loved my new bosses. A few months after I started there, I became pregnant with Lily. I knew that once I had her, I wouldn't be able to continue working. Asking my mom to watch both girls would be trying on any grandparent and nursing is soooo much easier when you are not forced to pump and store. So I let them know and again I was scared about the money. So I prayed about it. A week after I had Lily, my replacement quit. I was so upset because I had spent six weeks training her and I knew that they would need someone soon. We found a girl, and we all decided that I should stay on to do the billing. That was 15 months ago and I am still working part time for them. Really part time, just a few hours a week. This could not be more perfect for us. I am still able to work some, but I am still able to be a full time mom too. This is such an answer to pray for us. It reminds me that the Lord will always provide for you. Although I was unsure of how we would make it, we are. And we are still able to do pretty much what we want, and not feel tied down to the house. The Lord is such a faithful and loving Lord.

So this week was my first time back in the saddle, luckily it was only for the week and not any more than that. It felt good to get out of the house, but I must say I do not know how you working moms do  it. I was so tired, getting home at seven o clock, only to get two kids ready for bed, clean the house, and figure out the plans for the next day. My house was neglected, so was the laundry. It made me remember to hug B and thank him for working so hard for us. I am one very blessed mama to have what I have, and to be able to be home with my girls while they are little. I wouldn't trade it for the world.
xoxo