Well, it's official. As of today I am officially a stay-at-home mom! This is something that I never thought I wanted and now I can't imagine doing anything else. I waited until my 12 week "maternity leave" was over and went back to work for one day just to make sure that my insurance would stay in effect since Anthony's insurance doesn't kick in until next month. Because, you see, Anthony got a new job...and started the week Eisley was born. Talk about cutting it close! I've decided that the Lord definitely answers your prayers, he just makes you sweat it out a little first. When Anthony graduated this past summer I figured he would be able to get a job pretty soon and that we would be able to save a little with both of us working until the baby came. Well it took longer to find a job than I had hoped. Thanks to a little nepotism and a strong background in sales (and his degree in communications) Anthony was able to get a GREAT sales job for Alsco (where his dad has worked for almost 30 years!). They sell linens and uniforms. He started the job on July 5th-5 days before the baby was born. He is working so hard and I am so proud of him! I know that he will do great. He has the perfect personality for sales and is great with people. I am so grateful for his hard work and that I am able to stay home with our baby girl. It made me sad when I had to wake her up and get her ready to go to the "baby-sitters" (Thanks Mom and Dad!) even though I knew that she would be in good hands.
In addition to being a hard working man, I couldn't ask for a better daddy to my little girl. I love watching Anthony take care of Eisley. She has always loved her daddy and most of the time calm down for him better than me. He can usually get her to smile bigger and talk more than I can. He is great about changing her diapers, giving her baths and getting her ready (especially on Sunday mornings).
I am so blessed to have these two in my life. I have a wonderful husband whom I love dearly and the worlds cutest little girl! Life is good!
7 comments:
Like you, I never thought that I would wish to be a stay at home mom. That first week of leaving him (even though I knew he was in good hands) was the hardest thing I've ever had to do. I cried for days. Even now, Mondays are still the hardest. Spending time with him on the weekends then having to leave him again, almost brings me to tears. You're so lucky to be able to stay home. I can only hope that one day I will have the option. I'm sure being a stay at home mom is just as hard as a "9-5" but my goodness it must be SO rewarding! :-)
Also... aren't husbands wonderful!!!
Oh I'm glad you get to be home now! And congrats on the job (a few months ago)!!
I'm so happy for you. Yay!!!
So jealous, one day I will be a stay at home mom. But really I never had a problem leaving B with a sitter, I knew it was what I needed to do and I love my job...so to each his own. But I definitly cherish the summer when I get to be home! Congrats on how well you life is going, I still have a gift for you...maybe Iwill just have to mail it.
Wow that's awesome! I got goosebumps reading the story. Horray for a new job Anthony, way to go! Horray for staying at home with your baby Risa! What a wonderful blessing! I'm so happy for you guys :)
Yeaa! You'll love being home, I just know it! I wouldn't trade it for the world, and I'm so glad your husband has a job that will put your mind at ease as well! Glad things are going so well for you!
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