...Off to work I go!
I've had an amazing 7 months "off" while moving from Austin to Houston, settling into our new home, getting married, Ava starting school and meeting tons of new friends but now it's time for mama to bring home the bacon & get back out there! I'm thrilled, nervous, excited, and anxious all wrapped into one. This has been a big decision and one I don't take lightly. C completely left it up to me and whole-heartily supported whatever I decided (love him). I wasn't sure if I wanted to take a few years off and stay home (as that's a full time job in itself!) but after A LOT of prayers, talks, and true soul-searching I really did realize how much I miss that part of my life. Like all of us mama's I wanted to find the perfect balance and do it all. I want to be at everything I can for Ava, volunteer at her school, be there if she's sick, make home-cooked, healthy meals every night, be the best wife, mom, step-mom! DO.IT.ALL. (sounds at all familiar?!)
I was overwhelmed with what I should do and finally stopped trying to find the PERFECT answer. C tells me all the time to not put so much pressure on myself and he's right! As long as I'm happy it will reflect on my child, marriage, relationships, overall health, everything. I am extremely happy but have started to feel that desire to get back out there, especially with Ava now in school 7 hours a day.
I reached out to some of my contacts and one in Austin gave me a reference. After a few emails and phone calls I had an interview this past Monday, an offer was made within 10 minutes of me leaving! The hours are PERFECT allow me to drop off my lil angel every day and get her within an hour or so of finishing school. All holidays off (even ones like Pres Day & Columbus Day...yay!) so since school's are always closed on those days that makes this so much sweeter! The entire package is more than my family could hope for and we feel so blessed. I'm of course having a zillion thoughts race through my head but I know that like everything in life, this will be a great adventure! We'll keep you posted as we navigate through this chapter of Our Lovely Little Life.
I've had an amazing 7 months "off" while moving from Austin to Houston, settling into our new home, getting married, Ava starting school and meeting tons of new friends but now it's time for mama to bring home the bacon & get back out there! I'm thrilled, nervous, excited, and anxious all wrapped into one. This has been a big decision and one I don't take lightly. C completely left it up to me and whole-heartily supported whatever I decided (love him). I wasn't sure if I wanted to take a few years off and stay home (as that's a full time job in itself!) but after A LOT of prayers, talks, and true soul-searching I really did realize how much I miss that part of my life. Like all of us mama's I wanted to find the perfect balance and do it all. I want to be at everything I can for Ava, volunteer at her school, be there if she's sick, make home-cooked, healthy meals every night, be the best wife, mom, step-mom! DO.IT.ALL. (sounds at all familiar?!)
I was overwhelmed with what I should do and finally stopped trying to find the PERFECT answer. C tells me all the time to not put so much pressure on myself and he's right! As long as I'm happy it will reflect on my child, marriage, relationships, overall health, everything. I am extremely happy but have started to feel that desire to get back out there, especially with Ava now in school 7 hours a day.
I reached out to some of my contacts and one in Austin gave me a reference. After a few emails and phone calls I had an interview this past Monday, an offer was made within 10 minutes of me leaving! The hours are PERFECT allow me to drop off my lil angel every day and get her within an hour or so of finishing school. All holidays off (even ones like Pres Day & Columbus Day...yay!) so since school's are always closed on those days that makes this so much sweeter! The entire package is more than my family could hope for and we feel so blessed. I'm of course having a zillion thoughts race through my head but I know that like everything in life, this will be a great adventure! We'll keep you posted as we navigate through this chapter of Our Lovely Little Life.
2 comments:
YAY! i'm so happy for you! and yes...all that "perfection seeking" does sound all too familiar. i'm guilty of that like crazy! it sounds like you are going to find a good balance with this new step! congrats, bridget! :)
Hello Ms. Ava,
I guess you are the one who wrote the wonderful story "Finding My Happy Place," from the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, right? My heart was so touched and deeply moved by the most beautiful heartwarming article I have ever read in my life. The story had a very positive impact on my life. It warmed my heart and touched my soul in a positive way. The author's writing style is very rich and the story is no doubt the heart of the book.
Best regards,
Hamza Balol
Saudi Arabia
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