I don't have pictures to post, the iphone has made me really lazy for carrying around the camera :( I need to get better, I've asked for a new camera for Christmas (just what Matt wants).
The purpose of my blog today is to ask all of you to begin praying for our family. A big transition is ahead for us in about six months. Our Nanny has informed us she's 90% sure she's leaving. I don't blame her, she's getting married and they're moving off together. (we think, depends where he goes to school)
There's a part of me that would like to stay at home, but then there's even larger part of me that wants to work. I love my job and love my co-workers. I feel I've established wonderful relationships, started a club and just enjoy being an engineer. Heck, the women I work with have even taught me to sew, something I've always wanted to do! Can you believe a bunch of us engineering types, get together and sew... wouldn't ever imagined it, but there are several other women I work with who are a lot like me.
Matt and I have always planned our finances and such that staying at home wouldn't be a financial burden, so unless he loses his job, we'd be just fine. In my perfect world, I think I'd work part time or variable schedule. That way I have time for my Mommy duties and time to use my brain :). That sounds awful, but there really is a big difference in the amount of intellectual things to do at home and those at work. I feel at home I would have to use a lot more of my creative side, which isn't my best side :)
I've asked Matt over and over what he prefers and he doesn't have an answer, it's almost like I want to be told what to do. I have six months to decide what the next chapter in our lives will look like. Please be in prayer with us, that we follow what God wants for our family. I don't want to be selfish and go to work if it only benefits me! And, if I'm suppose to go to work, then an amazing woman will come into our lives to take care of our children. Lastly, for the girls, losing Natalie is going to be really tough on them, especially Ava! Audrey I think is still too young but Ava loves her very much! (and we do to, she is wonderful with the girls!)
8 years ago
2 comments:
wow! big decision! we will be praying for your decision! and for ava losing her natalie. can't wait to hear what you decide!
You'll be in my prayers. I know that this is such a hard decision because I'm actually in the same spot. I hate to say it, but my job somewhat defines me and I just can't imagine NOT working. At the same time, it makes me sad to think of looking back and regretting leaving my three babies at home. I love our schedule right now...they are so well adjusted being at preschool and with their grandmas during the week. And I'm well adjusted to working and having summers off and all that. There are so many good things that come out of our way of life and it makes me scared to change it. But when it comes down to it, I want to do what God wants me to do. You're in my prayers, Jennifer!!!!
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