I’m officially a stay-at-home mum (who also runs her own online store & blogs … and will freelance, but that’s another story).
I had a talk to my boss last week and after thinking long & hard about it, I didn’t want to drag him on & on with not knowing what my/our schedule is like this week, next month, 3 months from now. We’re also doing okay with our savings (yay for being boring & thrifty!) so I’ve started off this year with a clean slate and no official ‘job’.
That’s not to say I won’t try to make money some how – it’s just that I won’t be employed until Jovie’s settled into a routine and I know what days I can work so I don’t stuff around another employer …
It’s been a harder decision than I thought it would be. On one hand, Jovie & Jasper are my priority – if they need me I’m going to do whatever I can. On the other hand, I’ve always worked and have been with the same company for just over 10 years. It’s all I’ve done and leaving it makes me nervous. And I’ve always wanted to contribute financially to our family, so I feel a bit like a loser for not giving that support. I know I’m doing an important job taking care of the kids, but it’s a big change for me.
I’ve toyed around with working night-shifts somewhere but I’d still have to run around with the kids in the day and would probably tire myself out before I knew it. I’m still thinking of studying for my childcare certificate – I’d love to run a special needs playgroup in my area one day.
I know we’ll be okay but being an one-income family when there’s a child with special needs is daunting!
Wish us luck x
Picture taken months ago when wearing layers didn’t induce terror
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