I really, really do like my job - even the hard days. I care about the kids and I want them to be taken care of. The truth of the matter, though, is that I desperately want to stay home with Natty and Nathan. I have been praying so hard lately about the possibility of doing a shared contract in a year or two.
However, the workability teacher honored me with this plaque about a week or so ago. It is just refreshing to know that when I have those really bad weeks - like I've been having - that our work doesn't go in vain.
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I definitely know how hard the struggle is between needing/wanting to work and wanting to stay at home. While I was at home, I loved it but a part of me wanted to work (at least part-time), but now that I'm working I wish I had more time with Chloe. So that's great timing that you got recognition for working at a time when you needed the affirmation the most because it can be such a struggle! Is there any way that you can work it out for you to stay home now while the kids are still really young and will actually be home with you all day, and then start working again when they go to school? Cuz if you wait a couple of years, Natty will already be starting preschool/kidnergarten and that kind of defeats the purpose right? Of course, it might not be feasible financially right now...I know it was pretty tight for us when I was at home, and homeownership and any luxuries were definitely out of the question! But we were able to make it work. Anyway, I know what a big dilemma and burden it can be until you have your answer, and I'm glad that you've been praying about it. I hope that you get your answers and peace about it very soon!
Congratulations on the award. It feels so nice to get recognized doesn't it? Remember what I told you about God blessing you for your patience on staying at home vs. going to work. It's tough being a mom in today's world. Our society doesn't make it easy for a mom to stay home, which is very sad. I will be praying that God would give you peace about this. Don't stress over it, just enjoy these last few weeks of Nathan being in your belly. We can't wait to meet him.
Congratulations on your award...it's so nice when we can be recognized for the hard work we do. :) I'll be praying for you! *hugs*
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