July 31, 2008

  • A New Chapter

    I've finished my last day as a full-time employee (for now, anyway). I now officially report to the little man -- Jack, that is (of course, I'll always be the boss of him)!  I have my contracting work (up to 20 hours a week) to help bring in some extra money and keep my professional skills sharp, but I'm devoting the bulk of my time and energy to my family. Yay!

    Of course, it was a tad bittersweet to leave the office. I've been working full-time for six years, and in this particular office for two years. I will miss seeing my friends at work every day, and I really did love the Starbucks downstairs ... by the time I left, I had gotten to the point where the baristas would see me and say, "The usual, Beverly?" and whip up a tall skinny vanilla latte for me. Now, Jack might look at me and say, "The usual, Mommy?" and proceed to pull all the books off of the bookshelf.  But, I wouldn't trade more time with Jack for anything right now. Since I returned to work from maternity leave, I've felt home calling to me. My boss took our group out to a goodbye lunch today, and she said, "You look happier than you've looked in months." It's true!

    I'm ecstatic to be home with my baby. We're going to hang out by the pool with a friend and her baby on Monday, going to get his first "big boy haircut" with Aunt June on Wednesday, and starting a tumbling "class" at baby gym next Thursday ... all the mom-and-baby things I've wanted to do for the last eight and a half months. Woo-hoo!

    All that being said, I'm a bit nervous for this transition, as with all other changes. Tomorrow afternoon, Johnny and I are going to pick up some items to help build up my home office -- a fax machine (still necessary in my line of work, believe it or not!), some (hopefully attractive) filing/drawer solutions, stationery, things like that. I have things due starting Monday. I am hoping I can juggle it all. Wish me luck!

Comments (12)

  • Awww! You're going to love being a SAHM w/ Jack and that is still great you will be able to do contracting work and still make some moola. :o ) Oh, I'd love to not work and just retire *sigh*.  Good luck w/ juggling everything, I know you will do great! You seem very organized and "together". :o )

  • If anyone can make it work, Beverly, it's you! The thing to think about in those very few times that work and Jack may conflict during the day, and Jack needs to, for a very short time, keep himself occupied (under your watchful eye, of course), and is protesting it a bit, is that many, many very good moms in this country have to put their children in daycare, and those children are most likely left to their own devices way more often than than, under not so close eye, and probably are upset for many more minutes (or more) during the day, each day. That's what I have to remind myself if I get a crisis call from work and have to take care of something immediately, and Lily is not happy about me putting her in her swing or bouncy seat for a little bit. For those few times during the week, we have all the other hours upon hours together where we can relatively make our own schedule. It's the best decision that I was fortunately able to make, and I know you will love it. I'm so happy you are able to do this, and Jack will no doubt be so blessed to have you there with him

  • Yay! I'm so excited for you and Jack! All your activities next week sound like fun! I know you'll work it out, and soon you and Jack will be on a great work and play schedule. Enjoy it!

  • We're gonna miss you SO MUCH, especially me. It just won't be the same without you. =( Be ready for lots of lunchtime visits! =)

  • how perfect! you'll have the best of both worlds - be with jack and continue working. i'm sure you'll get used to the new life in no time and you'll do well~!

  • Good luck, Bev!

    Welcome to the world of the SAHM.  It can be frustrating and exhausting sometimes, but it's a great place to be!  I find scheduled things, like classes and playgroups, to be a lifesaver.

  • I'm so happy for you and Jack! Working from home requires a very strict schedule though, lots of luck!

  • You don't need luck...you are the most organized person I know and I'm sure you'll handle it all wonderfully! Jack is going to LOVE having you home and of course you are going to love being with him and being able to do things with him and watch him grow and learn. I'm so happy for you!!! You're lucky that you have a job/career that allows you to do work from home. It will be nice to bring in the extra money. Enjoy

  • Good luck!!! Make sure you do only 20 hours and don't overwork yourself!!! You definitely deserve this time for you and your family. :)

  • I am so happy for you, Beverly!!  You will do great in your transition.  I was ecstatic too when I was able to stay home with Aaron for a month while I was on vacation from work.  I tried to schedule a jammed packed month full of activities and I had a great time with him!  Have fun and enjoy every moment with Jack!  Afterall, we can't take back these moments, right?

  • whee! he's all yours now :P  can't wait for wednesday!

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