Getting Closer...

I know in my heart of hearts that the decision we made is the right one, but it's still just something that I have to get used to the idea of. I mean, don't get me wrong, I absolutely adore my son, but then again, I enjoy times like today where Link's at daycare, Tyler's at work, and I'm home, watching TV and playing games on my computer. And in a couple short weeks, this will no longer be how things go.

I completely trust that we are doing what we're being called to do, so I know that things will work out in the end, and I feel like right now I'm just going through the trials and tribulations that come with all major life decisions.

The thing I am most looking forward to with this change is the easier time we'll have come Christmas. Instead of stressing about having to choose carefully about time, we'll enjoy time with everyone.

See, even this post can't decide how I feel about this. It's awesome but it's stressful. It's the best decision and the most stressful decision. Oh, boy.

Still working on that catchy phrase to end my posts. Stay tuned!

What Am I Thinking?!?

It's funny how every time I tell someone about Link or think something about him, he chooses that time to go completely against what I've said or thought. Case in point: as we were discussing this transition, I kept saying and thinking, "Now that Link's older, he only cries when he wants something and is typically in a really good mood. I don't think this will be difficult at all." Well, I haven't even STARTED yet and I'm already questioning my sanity, because today he has been a little fireball.

When we picked him up at daycare they mentioned that he had been somewhat crabby that day, although they speculated it may have been that they moved him down to the Infant II room from his usual Toddler I for the day. But at home, it was the same story. He was really crabby all night and at one point cried for ten minutes or more, with no clue as to why.

I'm personally hoping this is all just a sick joke on the part of a 15-month old, but who knows.

Introductions

Link was born August 3, 2010, after a little over 38 hours of labor. He was 10 pounds, 4 ounces, and 21 inches long. From the instant I saw him I knew that he was the most handsome thing I had ever laid eyes on -- aside from my husband, that is. =0)

After spending about a month at home, we decided that it was time for me to get back to working, so I got a job at Culver's, a quick-service restaurant (meaning, slower than McDonald's but faster than Applebee's). After a year there, I decided the hours and pay were awful for my family, so I switched to a local, independently-owned coffee shop. After a little over a month, it seemed to make more sense to us (both financially and as parents) for me to stay at home with Link.

So, beginning Dec. 1st, I will be a stay-at-home mom. And that's really what this blog is about. I don't expect anyone outside of my family to read this, but being as my degree is in writing, I figured this would be a good outlet for me to practice my craft.

I hope that this blog will help me stay sane, maybe help a soul or two that stumbles on here, or just serve as a fun memory for me to share with Link someday.

Well, I guess I'll have to work on some sort of finale to each blog post, but until then...