Happy Thursday to you!
Hudson Lindley's winter hat came in last night, so we decided to have a photoshoot.
He is just really cruising along these days...it still makes me so nervous!
I want to just pillow down my whole house because when he falls (which is often) I'm just scared this fall will be the one that's concussion related.
But please look at the joy in that baby's face!
That hat will come in handy in a few months...we don't need any more ear infections
And he's off. He still has that wide BOS and arms in the air for balance.
So some exciting news that has come our way:
As of last Friday, I officially resigned from my hospital and will be changing my occupation to stay at home mommy!
I couldn't be more thrilled about the opportunity to be home with our son. Since September 29th, 2011, I have struggled with this and its nice to finally be at peace. See, before Hudson was born, I never imagined I'd want to stay at home. Never even crossed my mind. I went to college for 8 years to do what I do, and I really do enjoy what I do....and even more, I LOVE where I work. But after he was born, ev-er-y-thing changed. And I immediately ate my words. So this decision was definitely not taken lightly. After much prayer and much, much thought, Joey and I decided it was the best thing for our family in this season of our life. Hudson will be off to college soon (MSU, of course) and I am just so thrilled to have this time with him.
So, I will be here until Nov. 9th. And then I will work 1-ish days a week. I was pretty addement about keeping up with my skills and contributing what I can. This is going to be such a life change for us, but I am so so excited about the future!
I have already been researching free activities for toddlers. We are going to be hitting up the library, music class, the zoo. Any other suggestions? Hudson is not going to know what to do with himself. I have also been researching money saving techniques....for I do love to spend. And this will have to be drastically cut out.
So I am in constant prayer that we are making the right decision and that everything will work itself out.
God is totally in control, and I know this...but the worry-wart in me keeps creeping up!
So this is where I could use your advice. I'd love any tips/tricks on money saving website, etc. My biggest money saving techniques so far are: stay away from all smocked facebook sites. They get me everytime!
Also, any free or inexpensive fun things for toddlers (and mommies) to do?
Have a great day! It's almost Friday!
I am so so so happy for you! I LOVED staying home. Such a great thing to do.
ReplyDeleteI bought (and still buy) a lot of smocked goodies second-hand. They are almost always in perfect condition and for a fraction of the cost!
I also cut things out like my monthly waxing. I learned (through some terrible eyebrows at times) how to do my own. It all adds up!
We were members of the childrens museum. Not sure how it is there, but on the coast it was a one time price (like $100 or something totally reasonable) and it was good for the year. We went there ALL OF THE TIME. It's Christmas time, so maybe Santa can bring Hudson a membership! :)
We also cut out eating out a lot, which got in the way of our social life a bit! We started loving to have people over to grill out instead. Super low key and with the kids. that was our weekend entertainment and for a fraction of the cost of going out! (Not to mention adding the cost for a sitter!)
Those are just some thoughts!
So excited for you!
I am thrilled for you guys! I'm amazing how God has just made it work for us. Yes you have to be creative and not spend but you won't regret a moment of the time you spend with him. We rarely eat out. And I buy a lot of consignment. But do a clothing show? I do shrimp and grits and on top of the credit you get 40%off. Best thing for us is a program called "mint" and it has an app. Set a budget and when your folder is empty it's empty. ;) the zoo and children's museum memberships are great as gifts from grandparents!
ReplyDeleteYay! You will love staying home. I, too, suggest not eating out very often. It is so much cheaper to set a grocery budget and cook.
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