Friday, January 29, 2010

Life as a "stay at home" mom

So for many reasons we decided to have me stop working. Well, I have gone down to only working one day a week. I am loving it. This is the first "real" week that I have only worked friday and I think it is great! My kids are actually really fun to hang out with!
Parker has been a challenge, but one of the best challenges of my life. He doesn't want anything to do with being a baby. He wants grown up food and he wants to get up and walk. He wants to be mobile. That is making things hard for me. He is already scooting around and he gets up on his knees like he is going to crawl.
Hunter started Primary and he is loving it. I was really worried about him sitting still that long but according to his teacher is his doing really well. He is always asking when he can go to "Hunter's school". He is also very insistant on going by his full name, and yes I mean First, middle and last. It is really funny cause I get scolded on almost a daily basis for calling him just Hunter.
Jeremy is doing well in school. He always gets high marks. He likes playing with friends and of course he loves video games. He really enjoys the Wii we got for Christmas. He is excited to get baptised this year.
I can't believe how grown my kids are... even the 5 month old. Brian is still working like a crazy person, bless him. He is such a good provider!
I am so grateful for my mother who is always so strong for me. I wouldn't be here today with out her help and guidance.
I am really loving staying home! I haven't gotten much done other than loving on my babies! It is really difficult to get things done with Parker and his demandingness. My life is really good right now even though the troubles are still there it just seems easier to take them at home.
I am thankful for my blessings.

4 comments:

Christy said...

Welcome to the most rewarding, but under-appreciated job in the world. I know you will love it! Call me anytime you need to talk... that's the beauty of having such a flexible schedule! Love you guys!

Ken and Jan said...

I'm am so glad that you are loving being at home. I can't even tell you how much we miss you at work, but home is where you need to be! Congrats!

Jessica said...

I am so glad that you get the chance to stay home. It is pretty great isn't it? I kinda miss it, but I am grateful to have a job that only requires 24 hours a week to get insurance. Hope you are recovering well!!!

Mark and Mandi said...

congrats jess, thats awesome!