Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs in my field, since the payment is pure love. ~Mildred B. Vermont
The days are long, but the years are short. ~Unknown
So here's the big announcement, for those of you who don't already know. It's official. Asher is now permanently my full-time job. I resigned from my position a couple of weeks ago and our family made the decision that I will be staying home to care for Asher. I'm super duper excited about this, but I must admit, there is a bit of sadness as well.
I grew a lot in my job. I gave a lot and it was my career for over 5 years. I loved what I did and took pride in my work. It is bittersweet that that phase of my life is done, for now. But the second I look at Asher, I know this is the right decision.
In my heart I always thought having a parent raise a child at home was the best thing. I realize that this decision is not for everyone, but I've always longed to do it. I'm so grateful to have the opportunity and I hope to make the best of our time together. It will certainly be an adjustment for our family financially, but at the end of my life, I don't think it will matter how many times a month we ate out, or what brand of clothes Asher wore. That's not the Important Stuff Of Life. I think it will matter though that I was there to enjoy all the big and little moments with Asher. That I was there to be able to help him develop into the person God created him to be.
So here's to many more playing-in-the-snow days, and many more blog posts (how exciting for you!)
No, just joking. Here, this one's better.
And speaking of Valentine's Day, look what Greg got me:
