Friday, August 15, 2008

GREAT NEWS! (i think...)

So as some of you may know, Dustin has been the one working and I've been staying home with Kate. It's been really great. I really love being a stay-at-home mom and I love all our time together. Well, it's been a bit of a financial struggle to enjoy this time together. So it was time for me to look for a job. Long story short: I GOT A JOB! I will be working at a daycare full-time and Kate will be attending the daycare (free of charge) full-time.

This answer to our prayers is bitter-sweet. I'm so excited to be able to make money for our family without paying an arm and a leg for childcare and allow Dustin to work less and focus on school. But I'm really going to miss Kate!! I mean REALLY REALLY miss Kate! There may be lots of crying. (on my part!)

I think Kate will really enjoy having kids to play with. I will be the head teacher in the 2 year old room. Unfortunately my degree and experience gets me just above minimum wage but with no childcare costs it's great. So, this is the start of yet another phase in our lives. I feel like this is such a blessing. It was exactly what I was looking for for right now.

4 comments:

Cassi said...

YAY!!!!!! I'm so happy for you! So what are your hours and how often do you get to visit kate during the day? I feel for you on that one! You're a brave soul! That is such a blessing!

Unknown said...

That IS very great news! I think you will really enjoy that and Kate will too. I love it when things work out so perfectly.

Hufford Family said...

Hey Jen! I am happy to hear you found a job. When we moved to Louisville, I was the lead teacher for preschool at a child development center. I really loved the job. It's great that Kate can go with you too. Also, I was shocked to see that The Monster at the End of this Book was your favorite book on your blog profile. That was my favorite book from childhood and one of the first books I bought for Connor! Good luck with the new job and keep in touch!

Carolyn said...

Congratulations! What a perfect job. Also, Kate looks so adorable in her little outfit with the skirt! I love it.