Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs in my field, since the payment is pure love. ~Mildred B. Vermont
This is it...LIVING THE DREAM is officially over. My very last day of being at home with my kids. I will be LIVING THE REALITY as I return to the outside working world. I will be working at UNM Medical Group. Jake & Sophie will be staying with their Coco. I am really struggling with the idea of leaving my kids, after spending 24/7 with them for the past 2 years. When I think about it, I get choked up. But, I feel very lucky and blessed to have had this time with them, because I will never get it back. I know it's made a difference in their short lives and I will never be the same because of it. And, Thank you to Deon...for making the sacrifices to allow me to stay at home. You'll never know how deeply grateful I am. Not sure when or how often I will be blogging now...but please keep following us.
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| Sophie trying on Jake's boots...she could barely stand in them and fell on her booty |
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| Sophie, what's going on in the world? |
There are two lasting bequests we can give our children. One is roots. The other is wings. ~Hodding Carter, Jr.
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| Sophie was throwing a fit and decided to throw herself on the floor. Jake decided to join her...so I had to take a picture |
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| My sweet sweet boy...I love you Papa |
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| We were in Old Town and Sophie decided to take a seat. |
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| A little alley way in Old Town...I just had to take a picture because it looked so pretty & quaint |
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| Serious Jake |
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| I said, let's take a picture in front of your JD puzzle on the wall to send to Melissa...and he had to hold this little picture of Alec that he keeps in his room. It was cute...he loves him some Alec. |
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| Jake LOVES John Deere Tractors |
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| This girl LOVES shoes...slippers in this case...she's saying, "SHOES". |
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| And here it is...the last day I will be taking Jake to school for awhile.... |
I know, once we all adjust it will be fine. I think next week will be the hardest. But, I am looking forward to going back to work, learning new things, meeting new people and bringing in a paycheck too. I thank God for letting me be so fortunate to find a job in this economy. So, here's to 2 special years at home with my kids...it was a good run...had some awesome days, stressful days, lazy days, but all in all...it was the best. I love Jake & Sophie more than anything in this world and they have changed my life forever. I hope our time together will stay with them and they take me in their hearts wherever they may go. Ok, getting choked up. Until the next blog posting...Peace!
She never quite leaves her children at home, even when she doesn't take them along. ~Margaret Culkin Banning
Gulp...girl you got me all chokes up!?! The time you have had with your children is irreplaceable...and will forever be apart of their being. Like you said you can never get it back...you can't ever get those smiles of "thank you for believeing in me when all I want to do is cry" "mommy help me..." all those hard times that require you every fiber to be patient...those unexpected snuggles...the clean ups...the moments that you were able to just be there will forever resonant in them. Now as you turn this new leaf in you will be a new kind of parent that they never had and yet this is another amazing gift you can give them. A mom who is always a mom first but now a mom showing her kids how to live...organize and prioritize. You will always be the rock of your family, the glue...it's a big job...but only a mom can do it. So even though you won't dropping Jake off...you will be home to greet him after work and you feel the love that you probably thought was not there...there's nothing like being missed...coming home to xoxo's...a clean house...and a hubby that absolutely LOVES you...girl this is living the dream...I know you will do great at your job because really is there anything more demanding than the 12 hr days you've been putting in?? Your new job is going to be a nice break and it's going to be soooo easy! your boss is going to be like dang...promotion this girl can get shit done! WOW!! I've heard that SHAM are the best to hire because boy do we know how to do it all!! Best of Everything to my dearest friend sister and angel...I will miss talking to you like everyday!! But I know that no matter how time goes by you are still my 1st go to...thank you :)
ReplyDeleteHey Roberta - beautiful blog and Happy Birthday the big 40! You are a youngester!! I am 52 so you have a long way to go to catch up to me.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for keeping in touch and updating me on your family. God has truly blessed you and I am happy for you. I can still remember when we talked about you getting pregnant and how sad you were that it was taking longer than you wanted. God has the plan and getting to stay home was another blessing.
I am so happy you got a job - that is amazing in this economy - I have been looking for a part-time one. Best of luck and you are right the first week will be tough but at least you have your Mom to watch your daughter. Take care.
Teri Sprag
Bobs,
ReplyDeleteI loved reading this – could feel your heart and soul (and emotion) with every word – what a wonderful mom you are !
Congratulations on the new job -know it will be so hard to go back but (already know) you will flourish in your new position, make friends and come up quick – you are great in every new environment – you shine!
Thinking of you.
Love,
Deb
Hey Bert,
ReplyDeleteI had no idea you turned 40! damn girl, you look good! my sister just turned 40 yesterday. it's so crazy cuz 40 seemed to be so old and now, i realize it's just around the corner and it's young! i just read your blog and see you're going back to work. I can only imagine what that feels like (good and the bad) since my sister is a stay at home mom too. I can imagine it being scary, missing them, worrying about them but also exciting and I think there is something to bringing home the money and getting to be in the working world, talking to other adults, keeping your brain active in other things other than being a mom and kids. So I'm excited for you and I love your point of view that God did bless you w/ this job in this economy. Love that spirit and see it in your blogs.
I wish you luck and can't wait to see what things bring. Your kids are sooooo cute and I can see so much love in that family. So I pray this transition is as easy and painless for you as possible. :)
thinking of you.
Joanna
That is really awesome lady, I am so happy for you that you are happy. I cannot imagine how hard it’s going to be for you, know that I am here for you if you need me please don’t hesitate just let me know k? It’s all good, you are so blessed to have Sue. Keep in touch!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Nick
(Nichole Conboy)
Sorry you Have to go Back to Work. Just tell Deon To go work nights at WalMart so you can stay home! LOL The kids will adjust, and so
ReplyDeleteWill you!
You are blessed that their Coco is able
To love them, hug them & care
For them while you start this
New chapter in your
Life.
Blessings to you all; especially to you, mamacita!
OXOX,
Atheesia
We are proud of you Roberta...It was a hard decision but you will be okay and the kids are only a phone call away and never worry I will "Love & Protect & Spoil" the kids and then send them home to Mom & Dad!
ReplyDeleteWe love you mija!
Coco ♥♥ Pa