There are 3 posts waiting to be published but I need to add photos to them before posting...Olivia's 5 month update, Christmas and a miscellaneous post.
However prior to that I thought I would post a quick update about me, for the past 8 years I have worked for a local bank and loved what I was doing. Unfortunately things have changed at the bank and I have changed, having a baby will do that to you. My mom heart was pulling at me and making me question whether or not I wanted to continue working, stay at home or find something part time...well about 2 weeks prior to Thanksgiving the decision was made for me.
The bank decided that they no longer needed some employees and I was one of many that had my position eliminated (done at year end), it was shocking and sad even though I was questioning what was next for me. I (and Mr. G) wanted to be able to make that decision when the time was right for our family. Luckily for me they continue to honor loyalty and 8 years of service and have offered me some assistance while I try to figure out what is next. So I sit here at a local coffee shop on my first day of unemployment and am contemplating what is next for me and our family...
I cannot begin to tell you how excited I am to be able to spend some additional time with Olivia, she is so much fun! We are going to take a Beyond Newborns class at a local parenting center and try to meet more stay at home moms that we can do things with. There are some local music classes and events for moms and infants that I am going to check out as well.
We hired a part time nanny in September and as of right now will keep her on for at least 16 hours a week because if we let her go we will lose her to another family (we love her and don't want to lose her). I am going to use that time to blog more, get back to the gym and try to get more involved in our church. And try some new recipes...I miss cooking!
Mr. G has been so incredibly supportive and is basically willing to go along with whatever direction I think is best and has encouraged me to look for "something fun!". Thankfully we have the luxury of some time and I am able to figure out what my next adventure is. I am blessed that I am not required to jump back into a job without knowing if it is the right thing or not.
That's the quick update from me...I'm hoping to have our other posts up soon.
