Melanie's Kindergarten Kaleidoscope Day

Yesterday Melanie had Kindergarten Kaleidoscope. They got to work on all kinds of projects at different stations in the gym and then got to go through the lunch line. The highlight of the day for the kids. Melanie asked David if he would go. He worked out his schedule so he could, which I was very grateful for. One less hassle of finding a babysitter in the morning and having to take Jenna.
Melanie came home with all sorts of projects to show me. She told me they had chicken nuggets and french fries for lunch. A classic school lunch I guess.
We are adjusting to David's new work schedule more. Today he went to work in shorts, because he could! I am still trying to be patient and have to realize that "time" doesn't happen all at once when you are self-employed. David went to his softball game last night at 9:30 than stayed up working and talking with his employees in the Phillippines when he got home. He went to bed at 3:30 this morning. The pressure to provide is even greater when you own your own business. The guaranteed pay check every 2 weeks at the last job isn't there anymore. The hard work and effort David puts in now is all up to him! Liberating and stressful at the same time. But David said on Monday, the first day not working for Granite Mill, that the weight on his shoulders had been lifted. He felt so much lighter! So I am happy about that. I just have to be patient and realize that the company is still young and still needs nourishing with hard work. It's hard to be patient sometimes though!!

Comments

As a teacher, nothing thrilled me more than to see the Dad's take time out of their schedules to show their children that their life & interests were important. It was so healthy on the kids too. You nailed it about being self employed. It has it's benefits beyond anything and is so self-rewarding but extremely stressful. Nothing is consistent. Budget is almost impossible because for us it seems each year, month, project everything changes. We wouldn't have it any other way (except for health insurance). :) Good luck to David in it. I know he'll do awesome!
Good luck with everything. I love reading your blog. I finally just caught up and read the last few posts!
The Ottley's said…
That career leap of faith is such a tough one. It is amazing how powerful prayer becomes as I "grow" up.

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