Monday, September 26, 2011

and I'm back...

Ok everyone. I know it's been months since I blogged and I never finished telling the story of our latest journey. I am really sorry. It has been an overwhelming three months and it was all I could do to keep up.

My job was becoming too hectic and stressful so I turned in my notice towards the end of July. I have been working part time only at my church and the Orchard. I know it sounds like I should have more time, right? It's the exact opposite.I took a week of downtime to clear my head and rest. (I honestly didn't really even know how to rest, but I did it.) Then I threw myself completely into my couponing to ensure that our family would be ok without my full time income. After that was taken care of, I began cooking like a mad person and stocking up our brand new freezer. Then it was time to face the insane amount of mess and clutter throughout the house. (I'm still working on that.) I have started going through all of our strorage to sell or donate items that we no longer need. We have accumulated a lot over the years and most of it there is no point in having. Also, we are looking for a new (smaller) place to rent when our lease comes up in January so that I can continue to only work part time.

I know some people might say I just don't want to work, but that is not the case at all. I have been working. More hours than my husband actually. I work for around 5 hours a day at the house and then I work approximately 34-36 hours between my two jobs. Some weeks I work more than that if I pickup additional shifts. So honestly, I'm still really working full time, but it's condensed into 2 hours on Weds, 5 on Thurs and Fri and 12 on Sat and Sun. This works best for my family. I see my husband every night, even if only for a few hours. I am able to do more with my daughter by being home during the day. She is at her dad's on the weekends, so it makes the most sense for me to work those days.

Anyway, back to the original point. I do sincerely apologize for taking a hiatus, but it was certainly needed. In the next few days I will finish the story of our last vacation and begin telling you a little more of what my life has been up to these past few months.