I get asked this question at least 25 times a day from all of you.......
"When are you going back to work or are you going to stay home?"
And I couldn't answer that for you.
Until today.
I went and met with my boss this afternoon and let him know that I had decided to take a better job. (and I had an awesome job to start with)!
The pay is a WHOLE, WHOLE lot less.
There will be no raises or bonuses.
No company car.
No annual reviews.
The hours are a LOT longer.
I have to work nights and weekends.
I don't get vacation time or sick days.
I can't call in for "mental health" days.
I have to work all major (and minor) holidays.
But my new boss? He is SUPER CUTE!
And the person reporting to me - PRECIOUS!
Meet my new co-worker.
The little person reporting to me and I plan to have lots of "working lunches", "performance reviews", "coachings" and "team building exercises". I can't fire her so we are in this for the long haul.
As of tomorrow morning, after I clean my office out and turn in my keys, company car, and credit card - I will be starting the job I have dreamed of since I was a girl.
I will be a Stay at Home Mom.
I've never been happier in my entire life.
"When are you going back to work or are you going to stay home?"
And I couldn't answer that for you.
Until today.
I went and met with my boss this afternoon and let him know that I had decided to take a better job. (and I had an awesome job to start with)!
The pay is a WHOLE, WHOLE lot less.
There will be no raises or bonuses.
No company car.
No annual reviews.
The hours are a LOT longer.
I have to work nights and weekends.
I don't get vacation time or sick days.
I can't call in for "mental health" days.
I have to work all major (and minor) holidays.
But my new boss? He is SUPER CUTE!
And the person reporting to me - PRECIOUS!
Meet my new co-worker.
The little person reporting to me and I plan to have lots of "working lunches", "performance reviews", "coachings" and "team building exercises". I can't fire her so we are in this for the long haul.
As of tomorrow morning, after I clean my office out and turn in my keys, company car, and credit card - I will be starting the job I have dreamed of since I was a girl.
I will be a Stay at Home Mom.
I've never been happier in my entire life.
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«Oldest ‹Older 401 – 600 of 669 Newer› Newest»So happy you are blessed to be able to stay home with your little one. And that it is a dream come true for you.
Congratulations! I am a part-time SAHM and it is the best, seriously, Congratulations!
Congrats to you!
YEAH! CONGRATS KELLY! I am still in DEEP DEEP prayer that i can do the same. Right now, it's non-negotiable, but w/ God, ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE! I can't even talk about it when people ask me w/o tearing up b/c i'm already dreading having to leave her to come back. Please pray for God's will through this b/c I do want to be a SAHM but my job here at the college has EXCELLENT benefits, vacation & sick leave, not so good pay for me, and is a secure job... Just pray.... my heart is troubled by the thought of leaving Shelby when she's born... i immediately change the subject when i'm asked. My hubby would have to get another raise, a good one, to substitute my pay and the cost it would cost to add me and the lil one to his insurance. right now, we will just have to pay for shelby and that's it... it's tough but God is good and His will is perfect..if i'm to work, i'll work, if i'm to be a SAHM, then i'll be one... needin prayer.. having mental breakdowns A LOT lately... this 3rd trimester stuff is nuts! i love the 2nd trimester! haha
Okay, seriously? I am crying. I love my "job." I am so happy for you. :)
That is awesome! It is the best job in the world and I LOVE it. I can't imagine being anywhere else but with my son every day. You will love being with Harper every day and you will love getting to see how she changes every day. I think it is the best thing for Harper and for your family because my mother-in-law always told me, "No one can love a baby like their mother can." And that's so true. I'm so glad everything worked out for you.
Congratulations....it is the best job one can have!!
Congrats on the new job. You and your co-worker are awfully lucky to have each other. I am thankful that I too have been able to stay home with my kiddos.
Blessings,
Linda
I knew it!!!
Happy for you!
Best, hardest, most exhausting, most rewarding job in the world. Congratulations on making this decision!
Congratulations, Stay-at-Home Mom! How exciting! I have been able to stay home with my two little ones and feel so incredibly blessed to do so! There is nothing else like it. You get to be there to experience all the "firsts (smile, crawling, steps, etc!) You will have awesome days and not so awesome days! HA! Just make sure to get out and have adult conversations every once in a while!! Enjoy your "new job!"
God Bless!
Stacey
That is awesome news!
Congrats on your promotion!
I am so excited for you! Congratulations!!!!!!!! When I meet a Godly man and have children I want to stay home too. Many blessing to your family as you embark in your new career.
Congratulations, Kelly. That is fantastic!! How wonderful!
Oh CONGRATS!! Your Co-Worker is A DOLL!!
I can just imagine how much courage it took you to make this decision ; especially how the economy is today.
OH I COULDN'T be HAPPIER for you!!
That's my dream job as well; i hope it comes soon!
Oh, good for you Kelly!! I am so happy for you :). It will by far be the hardest, most challenging job you have ever had, but it will also be the absolute best one ever. And, I must say, your little co-worker is absolutely adorable!!
So happy for you Kelly. There are alot of people that would like to stay home but cannot finanicially.
YEAH!!!!!!!!! I am so excited for you and Harper. I was not surprised at all by this choice. I am so happy that Harper is going to have the best care in the world.
I am so happy for you, I was so lucky to ba able to stay at home with our boys until they went to school, and then I went back to work. We recently had a third child (a girl!!!) and I so wish I could spend my time with her the way I had with the boys. She is in excellent care though! I just have to say it one more time, I am so excited for you, for having Harper, for bringing her home, for dressing her up and taking her pictures, and for getting to spend so much precious time with her!!!
You guys have been and will continue to be in our prayers!!!
Megan
sounds like a promotion to me :-) I can't wait for that job either!
I also made this "job" switch 7 years ago and have never regretted it! There is no better job in the world than watching your children grow and be a part of their everyday lives. I love having the ability to stay home to be with my family especially in today's economy. I'm so happy for you!
Oh my goodness...congratulations! What a wonderful and rewarding road you have ahead of you!!!! Harper will be so blessed to have you at home with her...as you with her. Congratulations!!!!!!!
Congrats!!! Nothing is better than the job you just took!! And your co-worker is adorable!!
This post just made my heart smile. There was no better feeling for me than the day I gave my notice and committed my days and nights to being a SAHM! Congratulations!! It's hard work, but there is nothing greater you could do!
Congratulations!!!
Since my little girl is due in 3 weeks, I have been thinking about this for a while too.
I am still undecided--but I feel I will know soon. Probably as soon as I hold her!
Hi Kelly,
My name is Nikki Scanlon, I am from Prince Edward Island Canada. I stumbled upon your blog a few weeks ago, and have gone back to read it from the beginning,as well as reading it daily. I love it! You are such an inspiration, your faith in and love for the Lord is awsome!. I know I stumbled on your blog for a reason.
Congratulations on becoming a stay at home mom! I am one too ( I have 3 little girls 7, 4 &3) It is the best job in the world!
I have a blog also
http://reddirtroads.blogspot.com/
check it out if you get a chance sometime.
Bye for Now,
Nikki
Congrads! You will love it!
I've been "lurking" for a while now, and this is my first comment... LOVE your words and beautiful story!
This is probably in the top 3 of my favorite Kelly posts of all time!!! I am SOOO happy for you, girl!
With you for a boss, that little co-worker is going to go FAR in this world.
You have paid your time dwelling in the land, sweet friend. I am so glad you are now living out this heart's desire! I couldn't be happier for EVERYONE in your new office! :-)
That is awesome, I can not think of a better job for you! Harper is so blessed to have you for a Mommy and Scott for a Daddy! I hope that you enjoy your "better" job!!
Lauren
Ahh! Wonderful, it is the BEST job ever! Also the hardest but so very worth it! I am so happy for you!
My heart leaps for you! I'm so excited for you. You are sooo lucky to work with such cute adorable people!! :-)
Congratulations!! That is awesome and I am so excited for you. I wish that my husband and I could afford for me to stay at home. Our goal is to be debt free except for our mortgage by the time #2 is here so that I can stay at home or at least work part time.
Welcome! You will never be disappointed with this job:) I've been at this job now for about 16 years and NEVER regret it:))))
Praise report from the Stamps!! Congratulations! You're going to love being a SAHM.
It is a blessing to stay home. Beware for some of "those" days. Probably not for a while, but when she is a few months older, you might have a day when your wondering what the heck was I thinking. Just get in the car and go get your self a Sonic drink and take a breath.
I always seem to be going somewhere with my kids. Which helps. Once she can get out, see if your library has baby classes you can take her to.
CONGRATULATIONS!
So happy that you will be able to stay home with Harper. It is truly the best job in the world.
Blessings,
Amanda
Forever missing Gavin 4/7/08-5/3/08
Congratulations...a Stay at Home Mom would have to be the best job in the world. Harper is so beautiful...
I'm so jealous. NOT fair! I never thought I would want to be a stay at home mom, but I wake up every day wishing (and verbally stating) that I was a SAHM.
Congratulations! I wish I could do the same, but financially we just cant afford it.
What an AWESOME blessing!!! I'm not married yet, but that is my absolute dream job!! Being married and then being able to be a mom and stay home.
How wonderful!!!
Congratulations Kelly! That's is absolutely fantastic... I know that you're going to enjoy your new life together.
I can't help but wonder if God is putting me through this infertility battle so that when our time comes, maybe I'll be able to afford to stay home as well. One can only pray!
That is SO awesome! I think it is the BEST job EVER!!!
Awesome!!
YAY YAY YAY!!!! I was so hoping you would SAH! It is truly the best most rewarding job ever and I wouldn't trade it for the world! I am so thrilled for you and your new co-worker. How cute is that??
Congrats girl..now I just wish we lived closer so we could have play dates ;)
Congrats! Welcome to the world of stay at home Moms! I have been home with my babies since they were born and have never regreted a minute of it! Im so excited and have to be honest I HAVE wondered but hated to ask... YEAH! Im so excited for ya!
CONGRATULATIONS!! It certainly does not give the instant satisfaction you get at a paid job (I know all too well), but it is a lifetime investment and the greatest calling on earth!
Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Oh Congrats Kelly ... what a wonderful job you will have indeed ... Have a wonderful 1st day of spring!
Hugs from MN!
Rebekah, Jaden and Charlotte
That is so awesome! I'm so excited for you, I think your co-worker is adorable! :) I sat at my desk crying reading this, because I can just tell how thrilled you are. (I've dreamed of being a stay at home mom since I was a little girl too. I'm so glad you get to do this!)
Love from NC!
I'm glad you were able to make the right decision for you. I have two bosses! One at work and a really really cute one at home. Bet you can guess which one I like more ; )
Congrats on getting to spend so much time with your baby girl!
Congrats on landing your dream job!!! ;-)
XOXO-
Sarah
Congrats to you on the best 24/7/365 job you'll ever have!
bravo! yay for you! i'm so excited for you. when our little guy arrives in june i have a secret plan to not return to work. we can be SAHMs together!
Kelly, You will NEVER regret your decision! Two of my favorite books are by Sally Clarkson: The Mission of Motherhood and The Ministry of Motherhood. I highly recommend them. Very insprirational!
Yay! Congrats!! Sounds you like know what you are in for... a lot of perks, but just not in the same fashion you are use to. You will be a great stay-at-home-mom! I wouldn't trade my status for the world.
I will say though there will be times where you will think "what was I thinking", but hang in there. THankfully those days are few and far between. Through Him all things are possible!
Congratulations on your decision to stay home. God is so good to bless you with this undivided time with your daughter.
Good for you! I'm sure it will be the most rewarding job of all.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
What a great job to have!!!
I bet Harper will be a really grea boss to have.
Enjoy every "working" minute with her!!
I've been lurking for a couple of months and finally feel the need to comment. You know, to add to the four hundred plus comments you already have. ;-)
I just want to say this:
With the decision you just made, you will never look back on your life and find yourself full of regrets, wishing you had spent more time with Harper. Held her a little more. Given her more of yourself. Nope. You will be so, so glad that you did this.
I can't say enough good things about being a S.A.H.M.
Cheering you on in AZ!
Amelia
Oh Kelly ~ that's wonderful news! And you're right...that is the best job in the world..with the best person reporting to you. What more could you ask for! She is just the cutest little girl!
Have a great weekend!
Hugz,
Michele
Kelly - I'm SO excited for you!! Enjoy every day! Blessing!
Congratulations! That's SUPER exciting. I'm envious! :)
Amy
Oh, I'm so very happy for you, Kelly! :) Praise God!!! I too have forever longed to be a SAHM, but that hasn't been in the Lord's plans (single, never married, Hysterectomy, etc). But I can identify with how happy you must be!!! Rejoicing with you! :)
Kelly, You are so blessed to get to stay home with Harper. Enjoy your time with her! I was a SAHM with my four kidlets (worked part time off and on when they all got in school) and it was the most wonderful thing ever! Beats a paycheck any ol day of the week. I miss those days.
AHHH! so adorable! How precious! HAve so much fun!!
Have a great weekend!
Emily
I like your new co-worker...love the hat, love her shoes, love her outfit, love it! What a blessing!
I would love to do the same...fingers crossed hopefully.
Bless your Heart! Congratulations!
Great decision! Congrats!
Betty in Oklahoma
Grandmother to almost 14, so far.
Number 14 due in July!
YAY!That is some very exciting news. I am so glad that you are able to be at home with Harper full time. You both will work so well together and will make some wonderful memories. She is a beautfil baby girl. Enjoy
way to go! As Jesus once told Martha..."Mary has chosen what is greater." You have certainly chosen the greater job.
It's the most exhausting and long hours and no monetary benefits job I have ever had, but I wouldn't have it any other way, being able to be home with them is such a privilege and I must thank the hubbies and first of all God to allow us to do that! Can't wait to keep up with you guys!
What a blessing!!!
CONGRATS! I always wanted to know but never asked because it's not my business. There's no better job in the world! I literally would not take a million dollars for it. How wonderful for you! I know Harper will be sooo happy to have her mama ALL day long. Yay!
Oh how wonderful!! I am jealous! Well, I know I shouldn't be...so maybe I'm not, but I look forward to the day that I can do the same!! I am thrilled for you and for Harper! It is going to be absolutely wonderful!!! I can't wait to see all of the wonderful things y'all are able to do together!! I started back to work this week, and it has been tough...but I am very thankful for my job, and I look forward to MY promotion!! :)
COngrats!! That is what I dream about. I can only hope that when we are blessed with a baby I will be able to stay at home with them. We have our goal set and are working to make it happen! You are so lucky. :)
Great news!! Harper is one lucky lady!!!!!
Awww, congratulations Kelly!
Being a stay at home mom is the hardest job in the world, but also the very best! There is none like it! I read somewhere that being a SAHM is working "24/7/365, no sick days, no vacation days, but the BEST job in the world. I get paid in hugs & kisses, what more can you ask?"
I've stayed home with my kids for going on 7 years now and I couldn't agree more! =)
That is the cutest post I've ever read :) :) Congratulations!! I'm a stay at home mom to 3 kids and am doing what I've always dreamed too. Your giving her the best gift ever and what this will mean to her later in life.
Congratulations!!!! I am soo jealous!!!! One day I will be able to stay home too, hopefully sooner than later:)
I think that is the best thing I've read today! It's the most fulfilling job on the planet. God bless you and your family. Congratulations on the new endeavor and I know you will find it the most rewarding thing you've ever done or will do!
Congratulations! You will never regret spending this time with Harper. I didn't quit my job until my son was 9 months old and I will never get that time back. And I have never looked back - I know I can get back into the workforce when he goes to school. And until then, each day is filled with whatever we want to do! It is awesome.
Congratulations!!! It is so nice when we are able to stay at home with our little one. You are right!! It is the greatest job!!!!
Congrats!!! It is truly the best job their is. I took the same path in January, and have never looked back. We've cut corners and are going without some of the "fluff" we used to have. But it is so worth it, when you walk in to say good morning to the amazing little lady in her crib and you get the biggest smile in the world. These moments are priceless. Enjoy every minute. Can't wait to read all about your new adventure.
Your little girl is so precious.. and truly a miracle. I started reading your blog before you had little Harper and have followed it every since. Your story truly has touched my heart and renewed my faith. I too have a little one- She turned 7 wks today.. and we didn't have as serious issues as you did but we still had to face some major trials along the way having her.. and I think reading your story helped me with my own faith and gave me the strength in dealing with our situation we are in.. Thank you-
I love seeing your posts..
Congratulations! I can't imagine a cuter co-worker and what a fun journey the two of you have ahead. :) So happy for you!
YAY!!!! It is so amazing that the hardest job in the world is also the most rewarding! I have been lucky enough to be able to stay at home the past couple of years and although it has been tight financially, I wouldn't change a thing! Have a blast! They grow up way too fast!
You are so lucky. I am happy for you.
I am mom of two boys . With my first one I was stay at home mom for 7 months. My second son is 5 months old now and I have to come back to work. I would love to stay home but can't afford it.
Good luck.
Congrats. You will be a great stay at home mother! Harper and Scot are so blessed to have you do that for them. I am also a stay at home mom and love it! Sometimes I think it might be easier to work in the real world but I still wouldn't trade it for anything! Getting to see all of Harper's 'first's' will be so exciting. Enjoy!
Congratulations Kelly!!!! What a great job! And no one else can do what you do! Not to mention, you have THE cutest co-worker EVER!!! What a doll! =)
Praying for you as you enjoy the job of your life!
Blessings from WA State,
Krista
Haven't been by in a really long time but I wanted to say congratulations! I can't believe all you've been through these last several months but I wish and pray for the absolute best for you and your family.
Congratulations! Your post brought a tear to my eye because I remember how happy I was when I "turned in my company car" two years ago to be a SAHM. I've never looked back, and every sacrifice is TOTALLY worth it!
Congrats Kelly! I was also wondering what you were planning on doing about "work". I almost got a little teary when I read your entry today :) Yay for you!!!
Kelly,
I am so happy for you & your family!! This post brought tears to my eyes, and that 1st pic of your dear little "co-worker" is the cutest....
I have been a SAHM for 17 years, and while we have made many sacrifices through the years, I wouldn't trade it... I have done in-home child care off & on, and I currently have an 18-month-old who is adored by my family. This is definitely something I'd suggest you consider if the need arises - it's a win-win situation!!
ENJOY.....you'll never regret your decision!!
Happy Spring from Va. Beach!!
Wonderful post... Congratulations!!! The baby looks so cute. :)
That is awesome! I've been a SAHM on and off for 10 years and consistently for 5 and it is the best job in the world!!
Congratulations! i am so happy for you all!
Welcome to the club - you'll never find a better job!! Congratulations :) Love the pink hat!!
I remember the day I did the same thing. It was the best day of my life! I too had a wonderful working situation and it was hard to leave, BUT I have NEVER looked back!
So proud of you!
blessings,
stephanie
Congratulations Kelly! You have made a wonderful and rewarding decision. Jobs will always be out there, but babies don't keep.
I will have to say in all my years of working, I have never seen such a cuter co-worker!!! :o)
Your post made me cry! So happy for you! Bless the Lord.
YEAH!! You will love it. Staying home w/ our beautiful daughter is the best thing I get to do. I am so blessed and you will be too!! It is sometimes frustrating, tiring, and hard... but the benefits FAR outweigh those days/moments!! CONGRATS!!
Congrats! It's the best job in the world and I wouldn't trade it for anything!!
YAY, Kelly! I'm so happy you are gonna be a stay at home mama! There's nothing better. I know that things & situations have changed over the years, but I was raised with a mom at home ALL the time & I wouldn't trade it for the world. It gives a child such a feeling of security for the rest of your life.
I've been a lurker until now, but love your blog and that you've used it to spread the amazing love of our Father in heaven!
Congrats about staying home! That is DEFINITELY a promotion!
When we had our first 7 1/2 years ago, we thought I needed to work part time just to make ends meet. But God was so faithful, in just a few short month (ok, long to me!) he spoke to my hubby and I'm forever grateful! We realized the things we thought we NEEDED were only luxuries. We didn't need to keep up with the Jones', we didn't need cable, etc, etc. And it's been one the best decisions of our lives! I know some truly need that 2nd income, but for us it was a matter of what we could and wanted to give up.
Yay for you!
God bless you and your little miracle!
...how do you even make it through this many comments! Wow.
Yay!!!! Congrats to you!!!!! Hubby and I are working on this right now for me with baby #2 so hopefully when he is born I can fulfill my dream as well. I am so stinking excited for you!!! yeah!
Congratulations
I'm thrilled for Scott, Harper, and Mostly You. You. Won't. Regret. This. Not. Ever. Out of all the decisions you make, you can rest assure, this one was not a mistake. Enjoy your first official day in all of it's glory and poop, and spit-up, and temper tantrums, but don't ever forget the end result. Raising that little girl to love her Saviour with all her heart, just like her mama...
I'm so excited for you that you will get to stay home with Harper. I am very blessed to get to stay home with my kiddos as well. Enjoy every minute!
For all the moms that can't stay home...you are so strong and are setting such great examples of work ethic and a labor of love for your children. You do what you do for your family and you are AMAZING! I respect all my friends that work and have kids sooo much...it is a hard job!
Oh yay!! Congratulations Kelly! I can't wait for the day that I get such an awesome "promotion"!!!
That is awesome! The work is long & hard but the perks are pretty darn good! :)
WOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOO!! You'll love it! It's not always easy...but ALWAYS worth it!!!
I am so happy for you! It is the best job in the whole world. I've loved staying home with my girls....the time goes by way too quickly. Blessings to you, sweet one!
I'm so excited for you Kelly. I left my job almost 6 years ago to stay home with my daughter. I have since added 3 additional daughters and I love it. There will be plenty of hard times, but the good times will add up more. One poster said that they took the leap of faith and God has provided for them. We are in that same boat. God has been soooo faithful to us and has provided even little special things that no one else would know about but Him! It is awesome to see Him work.
YEA! I am so excited for you!
Today I am honoring you over at my blog as part of Random Act of Kindness Friday!
http://iloveyoutopieces.blogspot.com/
Have a great weekend!!!
Congrats on the new job!! Welcome to the SAHM club! It's the most rewarding job I have had. That said, it's also the hardest job I have ever had.
=) melanie
over 500 comments, so doubt if you will get to this, but oh am I so pleased. Just add another amen to the list of many. My stats for social security are very low....I chose to be a full time mom many years ago and never regretted the decision.
Welcome to the SAHM club! You're going to love it!
It is the best job that I ever had. I stayed home with my kids and don't regret one minute. I went pack to work part-time when they were in 2nd and 7th grade. And I found a job that I still have that I only work while they are in school so they never missed me. I still have the same job and hours and they are 20 and 15. They are self-sufficiant but still like to be home especially for the 15 yr old when he comes home from high school !!!!!!
Enjoy each moment - it goes way to fast !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
God's Blessings to you!
Congrats to you. It is the most rewarding job in the entire world. I never dreamed I would be able to stay at home with mine. A lot of things in our life had to change for it to happen, but it is so worth it!!
Congrats =)
Kelly, I did the same thing in 1995, and I have never gone back. I love being at home:)
That's one career move you'll never, ever regret. Congratulations!
what very exciting news! i've wished it many times before, but today especially i wish we lived in the same town and could take our girls on an outing together!
Congratulations! i applaud your decision!
Congrats to you. I know that decision probably didn't come easily and I pray you will enjoy each and every moment of your new job!
~Kate
Congrats!!!!
I started reading your blog when you had your little girl. And I have enjoyed reading it ever since. I too have just made the decision to be a stay-at-home mom. I am 28 weeks pregnant with my third child ( a little girl) and I can't wait. Although I will miss my pay, I know that I will be rewarded in more ways than I can imagine. Good luck to you!!!
Congrats!!!!
Yes, it will be demanding, but if that's what you want(and I know it is), then all of that other stuff won't matter.
It will be an adjustment I'm sure, but I wish you the best!
I know your company boss will miss you.
It can be one of the hardest jobs at times, but it is oh-so rewarding. Congratulations on being able to stay home with your little one!
I'm glad to see you are moving up in the work force :)
You won't regret it! Some days it's so hard and I miss working, but this is definitely the best thing i've ever done!
congrats!
the best decsion you will ever have made!!
congrats, kelly. Its the best job in the world!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I know you will enjoy your new promotion :)!
Congratulations on the best job in the whole world!
Miss Harper looks adorable in her outfit of the day!
Congrats!! That is the best job to have and the most rewarding. I am so glad to hear you chose to stay at home!!
Kelly,
I'm super excited for you! I wish you luck and you will have lots of fun!!!!
Kelly ~ That's so exciting! Being a SAHM is the best! You will never regret your decision! Have fun...it goes by so fast!
YAY Kelly!!! I'm so happy for you.
I think everything will be just fine in your new job. ;)
Lots of love,
Fran
Ahhhh, how nice to have a coworker that believes in snacking, napping, and fashion too!
I became a stay at home mom when my oldest was 8 months, it is a decision I will never regret, you are always there for them, you dont miss anything. Its amazing to watch them grow!
Enjoy yourself! (Iknow you will!!)
Yay! Enjoy yourself with your new coworker :)
AWWWW! YAY!!! I am soo glad you decided to stay home! WHo could resist that little girl!!?!! You will not regret it. It will not be easy..but very well worth it in the end! I will keep you in my prayers!
Welcome to the SAHM club! You're gonna love it. :)
I've been doing it for 4 1/2 years...I would not trade it for anything! There are times when it's not easy...but the good days FAR outweigh the difficult ones. And the reward...oh, so worth it!
Let me encourage you to make a small group of friends who are also stay-at-home-moms - they will be invaluable to you, I promise! Play dates are the best ... not only for the kiddos, but for the Moms to be with each other, too! Wishing you the best...congrats on the new job! :)
Congratulations!! I envy you!! I'd love to stay at home and hopefully one day I will be able too. Your post about being able to stay home was so sweet. Harper is precious!!
Oh I am so happy for you!:) There will be hard days and many sacrifices that you will have to make but you will not regret it. Enjoy every minute because the time goes by so fast. My baby is now 7 years old and I wonder where the time went! Congrats again and welcome to the SAHM club!!
WOO-HOO!!!!!!!! Congratulations, I am so happy that you are able to do this- it is the BEST job in the WHOLE WORLD:) And it does pay just not in the green stuff!
Kelly~you have truly chosen the BEST job in the world! She's totally worth your investment! Enjoy and God Bless y'all!
SO thrilled for you! I'm having a little girl in June and will be doing the same thing. Praying for blessings of joy and fulfillment over you, good job, momma!
Kelly, this is SO wonderful. I am so glad for you that you have made such a tough decision, yet such a rewarding one. YEAH!
Your such amazing people. Thank you Kelly, Scott & Harper for making me believe in miracles!
Best choice in the world.
Even when I question it, my heart still tells me that my co-workers (all men) will someday (a long time from now) thank me.
What a blessing! Congrats to you and Harper both! I know ya'll will have a great time:)
Congrats on the new job! I am thinking about taking the same one myself in a few months!
Congratulations on the wonderful job. I took on the homeschooling job last year! I couldn't have asked for a better job!!!! Enjoy!
I wouldn't change being a stay at home mom for the world. It is the best job you can ever have and you are paid tri-fold in ways that are more meaningful than monitary. Good for you!
Big Hugs for taking the leap,
Audra
OMG!!! That is what I am doing too! My last day was Thursday, then next week is Spring Break for my older kids, and the following week, just me and my baby (who is 14 months) I like you am so excited, relieved, anxious, all at once--I know it is the most rewarding, I am just afraid I will not be able to juggle, the house stuff--cleaning, organizing, clothes washing, etc. and fulfill my daughters needs to be inspired and have fun—so if anyone has any pointers, please let me know. I know you will do great, and I am so happy for you and I am sure Harper is too!
CONGRATULATIONS!! I am in the same line of work and I love it :-) I am so blessed to be offered a job like this! Have fun :-)
Congratulations Kelly! I have had that job before and let me tell you it really does fly by! But it is the best job in the whole world. Now I have the enjoyment of my grandson. Enjoy!!
Eeeeee! Congratulations! Wonderful news!
Cxx
Oh Kelly I'm so happy that have the opportunity to stay home and you've chosen to taken it. You won't regret it for a second and neither will Harper.
Wanting a child or a husband seem like such small things compared to losing a husband.
I would like to ask that we all pray for a family that has just lost their husband, father, grandfather, friend, mentor...
My husband is a military police officer. His friend and mentor Lieutenant L. Hite died at 8pm on St. Patty's Day. His wife discovered his body. He was only in his fifties, in good health but died of a Pulmonary Embolism. The whole dept is in shock as well as his family. Please pray for the Hite family and the officers, sailors and soldiers all over the world that loved Lt. Hite.
Thank you. Without him, my husband wouldn't have been able to be with our daughter when she was sick in the hospital. He was a very great man.
what a huge decision!! how exciting for you, Scott and especially Harper. Your new job description is perfect, I loved it!! There are many precious days ahead that will remind you why you decided to be at home. enjoy every moment.
stephanie
Congratulations! That is so great! I love how you worded this post...so true in so many ways! I am so excited for you and your co-worker, Harper!
Aww, Kelly! I'm so happy for you! This is my dream job too!! Maybe one day I'll be just as lucky as you! Dawson and Harper will just LOVE it and soak it all up :)
This post just put a HUGE smile on my face!!
Okay, that just made me cry little tears of JOY for you! WooHoo - welcome to the club of women who have the best job in the whole wide world! And your co-worker is down-right dashing in her cutie pie outfit!
praise God for this opportunity! I am so proud for you.
Many blessings,
Becky
Congratulations! Best promotion you'll ever get! Still waiting for my promotion to sahm, but it'll come in God's time. God bless, and my mom said she never had a better paycheck! I'm sure you'll feel the same
Congratulations.... That's the most rewarding job of all.... Well done.
PTL for your decision!!!! I made the same decision (excuse me, took the same promotion) 16 years ago. I have NEVER regretted being home with my precious daughters. (Who are now 21 and 16). There are times, especially when children are in the toddler years, that the time seems it will never pass. But one day, you will blink and Harper will be grown. Cherish these times. I will pray for you as you adjust to a one income family. As we know The Lords economy always works! Love you!
Kelly
Your co-worker will thank you one day for taking this job seriously! She is soooo worth it!!! But, then, you already know that.
God bless!
Connie
CoNgRaTS!!!! I'm so happy for you! You put this into such precious words! I can't wait to have such a full time, non stop job with a miracle for a coworker!! YAY YOU!!!!
I have tears in my eyes reading this...I too have dreamed of being a stay at home mom since I was a little, bitty girl playing with my dolls. I am working my sales job from home right now and planning events/weddings on the side with Eli in tow...it is the BEST thing! I love watching his every move and being there for him on good days and bad. Congratulations on your new job!!
xo
Danielle (and Eli!)
Good for you....follow your heart!
I had a feeling that you would stay home with Harper. : )
Praying for Lt. Hite's family and friends.
That hat is the cutest EVER!!
Kelly,
I am so happy for you. Enjoy the time because before to long she will be grown. I remember when I could stay at home with my children and now my boys are 20 and 21. Thank god for my daughter she is 16 and I miss not being with her like I was with them. I wish the best.
Yay! give it a little time and she'll be driving you crazy but its worth every moment! Theres nothing better than watching them grow and become their own little people :)
This is the biggest promotion you will ever have. It is paid for in love, hugs, and kisses. It truly is wonderful to be a stay at home mom.
What a rewarding job you have chose! Eight years into that job myself and I feel like it is the best job in the world and I wouldn't change it for anything:) You are truly blessed:)
LOVE your blog!!!! I also had a baby in January 2009. His name is Ridley McCheyne. I'm grabbing your button to put on my blog! Have a great day and ENJOY being at home with your sweet baby girl!
Wonderful news! I am on the opposite end of the spectrum - been home part time for 6 years and home full time the past 7. My baby is starting kindergarten in the fall and I may go back (part-time!) when he does. I can say, without a doubt and in spite of the many sacrifices, it is a decision that I have never regretted!
Enjoy these precious years!
Lisa
Best job ever! Good luck and enjoy :)
How sweet! Congratulations on the gift of motherhood and for joining the club of stay at home moms. We are lucky to have this opportunity. I should have posted that on your praise post the other day. Staying home with my boys is one thing I am very thankful for.
I enjoy your blog. Keep up the good work.
~Ashley
I had that same job for 12 years and it was the best job I've ever had!!
Jo
But, the benefits are ETERNAL!
AMEN!!!
Hooray Kelly! You won't regret it at all!
Sweet blessings!
Renee
Congratulations!! Sounds absolutely wonderful. :)
Great JOB! I have it too! I love my son & am so blessed to be able to stay at home with him. Enjoy every minute it goes by so fast!
As others have said, CONGRATULATIONS and like the Army says, "IT IS THE TOUGHEST JOB YOU WILL EVER LOVE!!". O.k., now that you are at home with that sweet baby and going to MOPS meetings (great suggestion!!), maybe you should consider homeschooling that little one in a few years. You have the perfect personality for a homeschooler!
Ha,I think you have it a little backwards, I believe Harper is your new boss and your husband is your coworker. At least that's how it feels in my family!
What a tremendous blessing! Congratulations on accepting the challenge of the most rewarding job in the world!
Welcome to the club - it's true! It's the BEST job in the WORLD! :o)
Oh Kelly, this made me cry. You will never regret your choice. It will be hard sometimes, it will be wonderful always. Congrats on your promotion and wonderful coworkers.
Jennifer in OR
O Kelly, what a blessing!!! I dream about being able to do this and one day I know I will....enjoy this time with Harper and always remember how lucky you are to be able to stay with her everyday!!
Congrats!
Jenn
Congratulations on your new job! A GREAT job at that. I know that your boss will treat you very well! And you couldn't possibly ask for a better coworker! I'm couldn't be happier for you. Happy Spring!
<3 HEE
You will never ever regret the best job in the whole world...but you might add to the job description, "never ending laundry guru"!! Take care and enjoy your new position!
Hooray! I know you will enjoy each and every moment...
It is the best job I have ever had, and trust me I have had a lot!
I am such a nerd but I totally have tears in my eyes...I am SO EXCITED FOR YOU! being a stay-at-home mom is the best...yah!
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