Thursday, December 11, 2008

More stuff

So, would you all like an update on the goings on in the lives of Us? Of course you would!
As I mentioned before, the Husband lost his job a few weeks ago. Tragic, I know. But, really, it turns out to be a good thing. He is happier right now than he has been in a very long time. Like, back to the jolly guy I married. I like that plan. Well, in the midst of my despair over the job loss and consequent money loss, my boss/friend offered me full time work if I would like to accept. I didn't want to, not wanting to work full time with The Small One and all, but I realized it would be a necessity for a while, at least, and that this was a great blessing. Me working full time would enable us to get health insurance, which is ridiculously important. The Husband has had a wealth of side jobs appear, which is fabulous. Not a lot of money in them, but a little, enough to get by. On top of the switching to full time (which happens next week, ugh) my side work has blossomed. There was a dearth of it for a while, which I wasn't too sorry about, but right as I started needing to make more money, a great deal of it fell in my lap. Now, it is not easy to work a day job and do custom work, but the money is worth it right now.
Here is the really good thing. Turns out, the Husband is an awfully good stay-at-home dad. Who knew? Of course, he doesn't have The Small One full time, she still goes to Memmaw's for babysitting several times a week, but the times he does have her, he does such a good job. Like, better than me, because he actually CLEANS THE HOUSE! I know!!! Crazy, huh? But, I love it. Almost makes working more worth it. I leave, he takes care of baby and house, I come home and play with baby and he puts her to bed. Could it get much better?

6 comments:

Linda Sappington said...

As I've ALWAYS said, it so results in blessings when you pay a full tithing! I love you guys . . . but, Tara, your blogs almost always bring a tear to my eye. Thanks so much for loving my son the way you do!

LS

Jen said...

Aww! I'm so glad things are looking up for you guys!

The Whitaker Family said...

So glad to hear things are going so well! You guys have been in my thoughts and prayers...

Kaytee Postma said...

Ya well my brother is pretty dang amazing!!! I'm glad he gets the opportunity to be home with Lilly for a little while. It's a blessing of sorts.

Kaytee Postma said...

Josh says he feels his pain...by the way.

3boysohmy said...

You always told me things always work out for the best, and we may not know the reason yet but we will know one day. At least you got a house keeper out of the deal, that's awesome...LOL!