Big news this week, and it happened fast! Last Friday Russell had an interview for a Production Manager position, he had a good feeling but we didn't want to get our hopes up over the weekend. Then Monday they called for a second interview that afternoon with the bigger boss, and 10 minutes afterwards, gave him an offer, and he started the NEXT day. Craziness!
When Russell was laid off a month before Sienna was born, we took advantage of having him at home, and its been wonderful. We are so grateful for that time we had, and that we survived financially. The job market was awful, and we didn't see it getting better any time soon, so we took advantage of the GI Bill- getting paid to go to school! It worked out so nice to have one of us able to be home with Sienna during the day, have Lolly help for a couple hours, as he took afternoon/evening classes. He learned a ton and got very valuable experience (He was working towards a welding technology degree). We didn't see this job coming, and of course can't turn it down. The hours will be tough, and its a 45 min drive, so its not even an option for him to stay in school (we REALLY wanted him to finish the semester since he was so close). Russell is excited to be working again, but of course will miss his stay at home daddy days, (says he will miss Yo Gabba Gabba) .
So literally overnight our whole routine and needs changed. Talk about an insane mama! I am so happy,I know this leads to so much for the future of our family, less financial stress, but means we have to come up with a new plan for Sienna. And thinking of childcare full time is HARD! So I took a personal day yesterday, to run around and check places out. Of course the good personal recommendations I had were full with waiting lists, its really hard to find infant openings. The first place was close to our house, but AWFUL (unfriendly, impatient lady with caked on makeup, stilleto heels and super low-cut shirt with screaming kids, dirty outside toys, etc.)
But the second place was AMAZING! In an absolutely beautiful home (can I move in please?), with the nicest owner and full time worker, plus a part time girl. I just felt comfortable, and it felt right. Everything we were looking for: some structure, but not too much, great backyard play area, healthy meals, and a good balance of kids. They have the kids plant a garden, do crafts, storytime, circle time, and other activities. I know this will be good for Sienna, and she loves other kids! So the opening has one child taking 2 days a week, so we hope to get the other 3. I think that will be a nice transistion, and Lolly can help the other two days (we are SO grateful Sienna will have time with her). I feel such relief, and we will find out tomorrow if we have it for sure. This will be very difficult, but I do feel more comfortable, and hope it works out.
I am a firm believer in having faith that whatever is meant to happen will happen. Even with struggles and hard times we have faced in our life, we know this is true. We are so lucky to have things work out the way they are!
Side story- At the place we loved, I was talking to the owner and there was a boy Sienna's age in a riding car. Sienna was standing next to him, and totally leaned into the car, trying to kiss him!! Whoa! She blows kisses to everyone these days, strangers included, and plants kisses on us all the time, but this caught me off guard completely! The owner remarked that it must be his car, or his shirt that said "Kiss Me, I'm Irish"! Then a few minutes later, she had a little fall holding onto a tricycle (welcome to "toddling") and started crying (not hurt, just startled). I picked her up, then she saw the boy and cheered up, blowing him kisses, went to the car and tried to kiss him AGAIN. It was too funny!
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