February 25, 2008
Free Time
Now that I’ve been home for a few days, Dawson has been glued to my side. I cannot use the bathroom without him barging in to make sure I haven’t disappeared forever. I don’t understand why he’s acting so clingy. He sits next to me through out the day. If I switch chairs in the living room, he will follow. I love the extra time I have to spend with him, but I can only take being smothered for so long.
Yesterday, I spent the day with my mother. Dawson was very mad that he couldn’t come along, but my husband reasoned that I will have plenty of time alone with the Doodlebug, so I should take advantage of my time away. Doug and Dawson spent the day at home playing with Matchbox race cars, and my mom and I went to Marshfield to checkout the Figi’s outlet store. On the way back we had lunch at a local dive, Sunrise Restaurant, and the food was delicious. Cheap prices and huge plates. I had the Gyro platter and I was stuffed for hours after we left.
After I took Mom home, I spent some time at her house, talking about my job options with her and my father. Dad suggested I open an at-home daycare because our house is in the prime location, between two elementary schools in a part of town that is filled with young families. I’m definitely considering the idea, and if Doug goes along with it, I’ll be even happier.
For years, I’ve wanted to stay home with Dawson. If I can do that and still contribute to the family income, my life would be complete. Wish me luck. I’ve got a lot of thinking to do!
I’ve managed to get a lot of housework completed these last few days, a major accomplishment, and Doug loves coming home to a clean house. (A plus! I’ll use that in my case to persuade him to allow me to work from home.)
I’m off to tackle Dawson’s room. It looks like a tornado has blown right through it.
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February 25th, 2008 at 3:00 PM, motherofbun Says:
Am catching up with what’s going on with you.
I didn’t realize you’d recently gotten laid off. I am so very sorry to hear that. But it sounds like you are updating your resume, thinking about what you really want out of life and getting lots done in the process.
I liked how you said, “Everything, I’d like to know your reasons.” Amen, sister!
Take care and my thoughts are with ya.
February 26th, 2008 at 2:18 PM, mammacheryl Says:
On the family daycare front… People keep asking me if I’ll do that. Frankly, I’m not sure I have the patience to deal with other people’s kids for that long. My brother’s neighbor lady got it right. For five dollars a day, this woman will take in your child when you go to work in the morning, feed him breakfast and walk him to school. She cares for about 6 kids at a time this way, and it gives her a tiny bit of disposable income. — On a more supportive note, I think you’d be awesome at running a daycare. You are terrific with Dawson, and you really enjoy children.