After much conversation, prayer, debate, and looking at numbers our decision has been made.
While it would be nice to stay home once the new baby is born, it just will not work at this current time. We are in desperate need for a bigger vehicle among a few other needs and the only way to take care of those needs is if we are saving. The only way to save is if I am working.
I will be getting some time off when I have the baby. The school year will almost be over by that point so I will not be missing out on a ton of work. My boss also was kind and is letting me a couple of weeks before the baby comes so that I can help Kaylee adjust to my being home and so that I can hopefully get some house cleaning done before the new baby makes her appearance.
Anyways, please continue to pray for us. My desire is to be home with my girls and I am willing to do whatever is necessary to make that happen.
In the meantime, I am thankful for a flexible boss and work environment. I love my kids this year and am excited to see how much progress that they make between now and next year.
Joyful Moment of the Day: Kaylee is finally saying baby when she touches my tummy. I don't think she quite understands what that means yet, but it is a step in the right direction.
I love you, Kiddo. We're praying for you and your family. I just have to say that I believe Dawn's involvement with the kids through their early years are why they're tops in their classes and even singled out for honors by their teachers. Initially Dawn was going back to work part-time but her job was automated while she was out with Anna. Since then she's worked, at most, a seasonal job. It was during that time that we saw how much better the kids were and did when she spent focused time with them. When her attentions were divided their attitudes and actions plummeted.
ReplyDeleteWith all that in mind, I'm praying for Abba to make a way for you to be home while remaining financially "in the boat", let alone above water.