tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264745114955941748.post2165994317677198725..comments2023-10-18T09:18:17.914-04:00Comments on Crocs and Socks: On Work StuffLucy Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172695235913542465noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264745114955941748.post-71172376768711349232011-05-12T12:09:31.028-04:002011-05-12T12:09:31.028-04:00I've done it all. I've worked full time, k...I've done it all. I've worked full time, kiddos in daycare 12 hours a day. I've worked part time, kiddos baby sat a few hours a day. <br /><br />And now? Now I'm home. Full time. And broke as hell, full time. My husband works a lot, but a family our size? Expensive. <br /><br />But we have what we need, our kids are happy, and while I may look like I shopped out of the Goodwill bin, I'm pretty happy too. <br /><br />I was happy when I worked, though. Just in a very different sort of way. I love working. But right now, my babies need me more than my career does. <br /><br />You guys will figure it out. Hugs and prayers.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17525087764266187574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264745114955941748.post-68737810655730097762011-05-12T08:29:57.086-04:002011-05-12T08:29:57.086-04:00Praying for all of you.Praying for all of you.meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17953627725679625097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264745114955941748.post-80515391563152235592011-05-11T23:33:13.907-04:002011-05-11T23:33:13.907-04:00This is way too familiar... I went back to work wh...This is way too familiar... I went back to work when E was two months old and it almost killed me. When we moved, she was 7 months old and I looked for jobs here, but never found anything. So I've been home with her for 6 months. It's now obvious to me that staying home with her is what I want to do. It's tough and we have to make a lot of sacrifices but we're doing it. However, I also have no clue how long it will last... Pray for us and I'll pray for you... Hope we both get what we so desire.Perfectly Imperfecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128584550959614381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264745114955941748.post-86003166246996864932011-05-11T22:02:15.995-04:002011-05-11T22:02:15.995-04:00I've been curious what your plans were. I am p...I've been curious what your plans were. I am praying for you guys, and will keep doing that. It's so hard, I prayed and prayed for a way to be able to not go back to work, and while I obviously did have to, it's now looking like God had a plan in mind after all. :) I so hope something works out for you!Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06837179671078758427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264745114955941748.post-21109894771787817602011-05-11T18:27:27.934-04:002011-05-11T18:27:27.934-04:00It can be done! We've done it for almost 14 y...It <i>can</i> be done! We've done it for almost 14 years; right now Craig makes a decent salary, but as a self-employed person, it hasn't always been that way. I don't know your finances, of course, but it's much easier to make do on one income before you buy the house and the two new vehicles and have a load of credit card debt and all that. Once you have all those things, you may feel you have to get/keep a job in order to make the payments. It's much harder to downsize after the fact. <br />Even now, I won't say it's easy for us. We are comfortable, but we have to forgo some things that a dual-income family may be able to do, like vacations (or even flying to Arizona to see the parents) or a deck on our house, or dance/music lessons, etc. Craig's patients sometimes expect him to be driving a BMW, but he drives an 8 year old Camry.<br />Plus, of course, when you work full-time there are costs associated with that, such as daycare and gasoline.<br />I will pray that God will provide a way for you to be home with your babies!Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11251615655963897793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264745114955941748.post-47495036746772221612011-05-11T16:14:18.976-04:002011-05-11T16:14:18.976-04:00I pray that your little family will come through t...I pray that your little family will come through this time at total peace with whatever decision will be made- whether that is you getting to stay home or finding the perfect job. Being a SAHM is the most important job on the planet, and I pray that is the way it all turns out!This Texas Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02314007933932112857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264745114955941748.post-5279910616724253102011-05-11T16:05:30.515-04:002011-05-11T16:05:30.515-04:00I know what you mean about canadian maternity rule...I know what you mean about canadian maternity rules...they suck! I took a year off of work due to infertility, thought that less stress would help... so no maternity leave for me! I'm blessed to have a husband that supports my decision to stay home, and is able to finally support us, but it would be SO much easier with 2 incomes/mat pay!Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02997569000226990746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264745114955941748.post-72446816669194865812011-05-11T16:03:21.014-04:002011-05-11T16:03:21.014-04:00I definitely will be thinking of you! I know y'...I definitely will be thinking of you! I know y'all will make the right decision and what is BEST for all!Aly @ Analyze Thishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00271943163246702599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264745114955941748.post-13874967964787053072011-05-11T13:24:35.594-04:002011-05-11T13:24:35.594-04:00I feel ya. Praying for ya.I feel ya. Praying for ya.Lyrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17765168776778029983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264745114955941748.post-70668630210537263132011-05-11T13:13:18.770-04:002011-05-11T13:13:18.770-04:00I sooo get how this feels, and I am lifting you an...I sooo get how this feels, and I am lifting you and the desires you all have up in prayer:)Brittany Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04316417410513395767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264745114955941748.post-4808761598317027282011-05-11T11:17:40.415-04:002011-05-11T11:17:40.415-04:00Never doubt God's ability to drop something in...Never doubt God's ability to drop something in your lap! If it's His will for you to stay home, He'll make it happen.<br /><br />Just this past year, "by chance", my husband ran into a guy that we had previously gone to church with. My dream was always to teach. I went to law school and practiced law for about 7 years before I quit work to stay home with my kids. Anyway, long-story-short, this guy is a consultant for a company that places professionals as online adjunct professors for Christian universities. In March I wrote my first curriculum for a class. In June I will do three weeks of orientation for one of the universities. My hope is that I will be asked to teach the class I developed ... and doing it all from home so I can still be a SAHM and homeschool mom.<br /><br />God is amazing!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08053965057224582328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264745114955941748.post-65591263469509666452011-05-11T10:47:30.028-04:002011-05-11T10:47:30.028-04:00Of course I'll be praying for you. It is such ...Of course I'll be praying for you. It is such a two income world; it can be managed on one but it is so so so hard at times.... You know we've been/are there too...hang in there. Praying for wisdom and that something will work out so you can continue to stay home with precious Eva.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14510119425951654908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264745114955941748.post-12342290126458033992011-05-11T10:30:29.362-04:002011-05-11T10:30:29.362-04:00Praying for you love and trusting God for you!Praying for you love and trusting God for you!The Life of Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11587612584571019446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264745114955941748.post-25859309627271396132011-05-11T10:29:34.495-04:002011-05-11T10:29:34.495-04:00of course, dear friend, we'll be praying for y...of course, dear friend, we'll be praying for you! I know God knows your heart's desire -- and He will provide, even in ways you can't imagine.SnoWhitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12939257456903076156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264745114955941748.post-6252831349352803882011-05-11T10:13:50.304-04:002011-05-11T10:13:50.304-04:00You know, know, know that I can relate on a 100 di...You know, know, know that I can relate on a 100 different levels. Praying for you, and I know youre doing the same for us. love you!Katie @ Loves of Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07841348340467277988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264745114955941748.post-76239533044838823522011-05-11T10:13:26.503-04:002011-05-11T10:13:26.503-04:00Prayers said!Prayers said!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08808382220956888498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264745114955941748.post-88307450388046262392011-05-11T09:51:47.316-04:002011-05-11T09:51:47.316-04:00It's such a struggle, both internally and exte...It's such a struggle, both internally and externally. To balance the desires of your heart, sometimes with.. reality. It's been SUCH a defining time for both my husband and I while I've chosen to stay at home. It hasnt been easy by any sense of the word and we've seen sides of each other that are pretty ugly sometimes.. The heart wants what the heart wants! I'll pray for you and your sweet family- that needs are met and that you are all provided for.. in every thing that you desire!Ashley Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13704815842567582229noreply@blogger.com