So, I did it. I told my supervisor that I was quitting. We have agreed that I will stay with them through August to help them get through the first couple of weeks of the semester and then I am gone. I went back and forth on this a lot and it was not an easy decision. It was hard for me to adjust to motherhood. I went from working full-time and going to school part-time to being home all the time with an infant. As the weeks have progressed I have found myself enjoying the little things that motherhood brings to your life. When I went back to work last week I found that I also enjoyed getting out of the house for a few hours a day. However, I realized rather quickly that I did not want to leave my beautiful baby boy everyday.
I made the decision to stay home with my son and I felt like a heavy load was lifted off my shoulders. I can now focus on being the best mother possible for my child and future children.
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About Me
- Aubrey
- A wife, a Mormon, a daugther, a sister, a friend... but mostly, a Mother. These are our adventures and this is my story.
From the Mouth of Babes
Samuel (after Carlin spilled water on his shirt): "Daddy, you disgust yourself."
July 2013
Me: "You guys need to clean-up the play-doh."
Samuel: "Mommy, you just need to control yourself."
Me: "What? - Why do I need to control myself?"
Samuel: "You just need to control yourself Mommy, we are playing."
January 2013
Me: "Lillian, you're such a pretty girl."
Lillian: "No!"
Me: "Yes you are!"
Lillian: "No, I a child of God!"
June 2012
Samuel: "Mommy, I need a haircut."
Me: "You do?"
Samuel: "Yes. My hair is freaking me out!"
May 2012
Lillian: "I hear a gog!"
Me: "I hear a dog too!"
Samuel: "I hear a dog one!"
Feb. 21, 2012
Samuel: "Mommy, I have hiccups in my mouth."
Feb. 20, 2012
July 2013
Me: "You guys need to clean-up the play-doh."
Samuel: "Mommy, you just need to control yourself."
Me: "What? - Why do I need to control myself?"
Samuel: "You just need to control yourself Mommy, we are playing."
January 2013
Me: "Lillian, you're such a pretty girl."
Lillian: "No!"
Me: "Yes you are!"
Lillian: "No, I a child of God!"
June 2012
Samuel: "Mommy, I need a haircut."
Me: "You do?"
Samuel: "Yes. My hair is freaking me out!"
May 2012
Lillian: "I hear a gog!"
Me: "I hear a dog too!"
Samuel: "I hear a dog one!"
Feb. 21, 2012
Samuel: "Mommy, I have hiccups in my mouth."
Feb. 20, 2012
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3 comments:
Yeah! I am so happy for you! I'm sure you will love staying at home...how's your little boy doin anyhow? Oh and I love the background. It is way cute!
Aubrey, I know exactly how you feel. I went back to work part-time after the birth of Leif and after the birth of Sam. Now, since the birth of Rhoane (and jared's new job), I am able to stay at home with my family. It has been, and continues to be my favorite job ever (also has the most important responsibilities and obligations attached to it (of the eternal kind:)). Each time my kids learn a key principal, or make the correct decision on their own, I feel the blessings of having been around to teach and learn with them. It's a beautiful thing.
I also had trouble feeling like I was contributing to our family life, but quickly got over that once I realized that my "paycheck" was the eternal prepared-ness of my family unit; and the realization that we can offer a warmth and comfort that noone but a Mother can provide. Good for you for making such a big decision, you will not regret it (I'm sure you know all of this already, but I just thought I'd reiterate ;)
Yay! I'm so happy for you. As much as I whine sometimes about the stresses of being a SAHM, it's by far one of the best decisions I've ever made. Plus-why wouldn't I love the fact we can hang out all the more once you're done working?
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