The week following New Year's Day I had come down with a pretty bad cold, requiring me to take a few sick days from work. Given that situation was I was able to wake up a little later than "normal" (say 6am instead of 445am) and spend the morning with Ella and Eli before school/daycare hours. It made me happy. Simple. After I dropped Eli off at daycare on Friday the 6th...I was getting into the car and Ella says, "Momma, why you so HAPPY!?"
Oh, Ella! I immediately laughed, but proceeded to tell her that I have had a wonderful week and been able to see her and Eli do things that I hadn't seen before (ie: play, talk, laugh together). I told her I was excited to be able to drop them both off and pick them both up. That it has just made me happy:)
After nearly a year and a half of doing what I felt I "had" to do to help our family out, I had given my notice to the School District; I would be leaving come January 13, 2012. I am now going to be working (a little more than) part-time, with flexible hours.
That week, I just felt "GOOD." I was having a glimps of what life may potentially be like to enjoy the time with the kiddies and not feel so rushed. I was happy. I was happy to get in the car and take Ella to school. I was happy that I was seeing clients while she was at school. I was happy that I could keep a clean and organized home---while they ALL were away!
Most of all, I AM happy that SHE has seen me happy! :) Today is the first official day we start our week without the school district job. Such a relief.
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