Another New Adventure Begins

Last year when I found out I was pregnant, Josh and I decided it would be best for me to work part time so I could stay at home with our baby most of the time. I couldn't imagine leaving him with a sitter all day, every day. It broke my heart to think that someone else would get to watch him grow up. As a teacher, I know that kids only see their parents for a few hours after they get home from school...and with his bedtime being 7 pm I'd only have at MOST 3 hours a day with him. That was not okay with me. So, I resigned from my position. I was so excited about it too. It meant I would get to spend all that time with this sweet boy.

Then the time came for me to get a part time job. I took a job teaching 2nd Grade at a part-time private school. The students come to school 3 days a week and then homeschool the other 2 days. I love being in a Christian environment every day...but it's not the same. I NEVER thought I would say this...I miss teaching. There is a part of me that misses it...and a part of me that doesn't. However, after this year, Josh and I realized how much I need to go back full time. Financially it makes so much sense. We want to have financial freedom (yes...we did Dave Ramsey), buy some land in Decatur, and pay our kids way through college. Those things aren't possible on one income. So...it is bitter sweet that I will be returning to work full time next year.

While making this decision, I was so torn. I had never felt so conflicted. I wanted to stay with Easton but knew I needed to help with our finances. I kept praying that God would open my heart to hear him. There was a part-time job at my church that became available. I interviewed hoping that it would give me some clarity. I was told since I would be employed by the church that I could miss no more than 4 Sundays a year. That wouldn't be a problem if my family lived locally. But we visit my in-laws about every other month. I couldn't ask my husband to only visit them a couple of times year. That night after talking about everything I won a giveaway on this INCREDIBLE teacher's blog (Kinder-Craze)! I won a gift card to School Girl Style, an awesome teacher planner from A Modern Teacher, and a gift card. We were like, "OK God...we hear you. This part time job won't work for us..and I guess it's teaching you want me to do." So, I know that if this is true...a job will become available.

I am applying in the district we plan on moving to....but the whole job process sucks. I have to "sell myself" to the schools and principals, go through interviews, and just pray that there is an opening in one of the schools. I know that God will open this door if it's His plan. I also know the He will provide some amazing childcare. Easton's current sitter is fabulous...but when we're in Dectaur I will not be driving him into Keller. :( I love her and we will miss her tons...so I need to find someone equally as great!

I'd appreciate any prayers concerning finding the right job AND leaving my baby full time. Come August I'm going to be having a very difficult time. With that being said, I am excited to move to Decatur. I have always loved the town since my childhood friend moved there and I would go visit her. I'm excited that my kids will grow up in a "small" town with lots of school spirit! :)