Get a Job

Since Olivia was born, we knew it was to be my duty to stay at home with her.

Breastfeeding played a big role in that decision too, but it was so much more than that! I have been able to be with her for these last 7 months and catch every “blah bah”, the discovery of toes, when she first rolled over, and so much more! It has been amazing, but it seems the time may have come for me to dip my toes back into the workforce.

For those of you who know me, you know I am a fly by the seat of my pants kinda gal. I have never had life plan, just take it all one day at a time. So you gotta know that I never had career plans either. I’ve spent the last 4 years working retail, in a (usually) pleasant environment, with (glimpses of) growth. I even got nationally recognized! I was kinda a hot commodity for a minute! After discovering I was pregnant, I switched to the “just get it done” mode and worked up until I could work no more.

The idea of staying at home scared me. Would I lose myself? What if I’m a bad mom? Shit! But, after having the opportunity to do so,

I have realized where my happiness lies, and it’s here, in my home with my husband and our adorable, stinky little girl. I like cooking, I like cleaning…and actually, I even don't mind changing diapers. Sidenote- I cloth diaper and it’s so fun!! Most of the time….

All of my home joys aside – because I could go on and on – the hubs and I had a serious moment where we realized it may be time for me to pull in a little extra. We like to do things, and honestly I like to cook things like pork tenderloin, so mo money less problems ya follow?

I may be going back to my old retail ways, at least for the time being. I’ll keep you posted. I’m not really sure how I’ll handle this, I’m kind of sad. I am really grateful though, that for the last 7 months, I have been able to really discover a purpose so much bigger than myself. It’s pretty rad.

I’m going to go do diaper laundry now! WHOOP!