To sum it up quickly I put my notice in at my work and actually (YES, for all you NON-BELIEVERS that thought I would NEVER do it) am quitting my full-time job. So basically I am DONE with that job (AFTER 9 YEARS!!!) I was officially terminated last week, BUT with that being said I am now a broker for our same company and can make my own schedule, but with Open Enrollment here I am working HARDER than I ever have in my life to help sustain us through the next upcoming year of 2011 when I will work only 2 days a MONTH or wont work at all!
So needless to say it has been VERY hard balancing it ALL. And with the kids and myself being sick, it sure doesn't help when we all are a little cranky. So then I read others blogs of all the fun things these SUPER Mom's are doing with their kids and just feel bad. Then I see all the nice things people do for their spouses, and I come home and just crash OR am ready to hand the kids over if I have been home all day with them. Or I feel like I am not doing enough for my job to help us through 2011.
So as I start to get down on myself, I just remind myself of ALL MY MANY BLESSINGS and to have FAITH that all things will work out in the future and we know we are doing the right thing, no matter how hard it is.
SO I will be out of commission the next few months, but I PROMISE a SUPER update after the new year and will be back on the blogging bandwagon. But yes I am still alive and just say a little prayer for me that it stays that way through the end of this next year.
THANKS all my blogging friends!
Heidi,
ReplyDeleteYou are a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend! This too shall pass!! Keep on keeping on! Love you sista!!
Sarah
I, for one, think you're pretty amazing.
ReplyDeleteI second that. You're wonderful Heidi and with how busy you are, had time to send me a gift, thoughtful friend also. I was just goin to email you because I'm having trouble with Jocelynn's sleeping and I remember you were having trouble awhile ago with Ella. What did u do? I've been saying no to everything and ignoring her and hoping it works. It's been really rough. No sleep = can't function during the day. :)
ReplyDeleteHang in there! I look forward to future updates. You're the BEST:)
ReplyDeleteAll I have to say is AMEN! I hear ya sista!
ReplyDeleteSorry you're having a rough time, wish I was closer to help.
ReplyDeleteoh man, I feel ya. We ALL have crazy times like that. I think most people just post the fun stuff on their blogs, and I too feel like I am not doing enough sometimes. We all do the best we can, and that IS enough! I think you are awesome :-) And have stinking cute kids :-)
ReplyDeletecan i just say "ditto" to what everyone said? It takes a lot of sacrifice for what you are doing right now and in the end it will totally pay off!
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing Heidi, I give you major props for being such a hard working mama. I know I wouldn't be able to do it. Hang in there, and please feel free to call me if you need help with anything!!
ReplyDeleteWell Heidi,
ReplyDeleteI must tell you how amazing you are and have always been. I don't even have an extra full time job and I haven't blogged in 9 months. You are a wonderful mother and friend and I am thankful for you and the footprint you have left in my heart. Enjoy this holiday season cuddled up with her beautiful children. :) With Love Bonnie