I ended up deciding to go back to work one day a month. I posted before how I decided not too, but I found someone that is willing to come to our house to watch the kids the one day I work. It will work out better that way. (Plus, we are refinancing our house and we need the extra money now.) I even had patients of mine call me and offer to watch the kids so I could "further my talent" and work once a month! I thought that was so nice of them.
So yesterday I went to work and of course, Preston was sick. He started coughing last week and through the night Monday night he would cough so much and gag on his phlegm he would throw up after every time I fed him. It was annoying, but Kyle stayed home from work (he had to use a vacation day) and watched the kids. Darbi was going to watch the kids because the lady that we set up to watch him was gone this week visiting family. Darbi was kind enough to even be willing to watch Preston even though he had a cough. But when he was having a hard time Monday night I decided it would be better for Kyle to stay home. Kate went to Darbi's all morning and played with her girls and had a blast. Preston took a 2 hour nap so it was a "piece of cake" morning for Kyle! I told Kyle I don't get a good break like that in the morning. :) He teased me and said staying home was easy. HA!
The best thing about work is that everyone there treats me so well. It's like I'm royalty. Not really, but that's how they make me feel. They tell me they are glad I'm there and so how can you not feel good being there with all those good comments?! I'm lucky to have such great co-workers. We talk about eveything you're not supposed to talk about at work; religion, politics and other hot topics. :)
But really, I told Kyle I'm so glad that I get to stay home with our kids. I like it. It's not easy at times, but I can't imagine working full-time and being a Mom. I admire those that have to do it.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Back to Work
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5 Fabulous Comments:
It's so great that you love your one day. And that you have such fun coworkers. I'm sure that makes a big difference. I'm glad you get to stay home too, that way we can bond about our crazy lives of taking care of these hooligans! :)
One day a month ... what a perfect setup!
That is so nice that you can go to work once a month to keep up your career. I hate to think of everything I have to do to return to teaching once my kids are older. And I'm sure it feels good to hang out with your coworkers.
That would happen when a man babysits. I think an escape once a month would be fun!
Definitely cool that you can do it once a month. I'm glad they're letting you do that. It's nice to feel appreciated for a clean house and changed diapers, but it's fun to be appreciated for other talents too :)
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