Winds of Change

A few weeks ago I posted on Facebook that there were changes brewing. BOY, how right I was! This month isn't even half over and we've seen drastic changes in our life. First, I am no longer working graveyard shift at IHOP! Thankfully, I've been able to find an office manager position with a very small real estate company in the area. I'm now working Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM. The stress level at work is significantly different than before. The hours are significantly shorter. Thus, my life has gotten significantly BETTER, all the way around. I'm spending more time with the kids, more time with my amazing husband and I'm getting MORE SLEEP! Secondly, the career change couldn't have come at a better time. We've moved into a house more suited for our family's needs. It's larger and the lay out really lends itself to what we required all along. Downstairs is (once everything is unpacked) going to be a kid free zone (with the occassional Teen visit). No toys, children's books, movies or children will be permitted into Mommy & Daddy's space. There is an office, den, bathroom and bedroom in what would commonly be called the basement. Its cooler and extremely secluded. We needed that! Upstairs is the main living area. Children have already taken over! But that's ok.... just stay upstairs! I say this as lovingly as possible! A large fenced in backyard has made the dog very happy. Although, he still doesn't like to be away from the family. Eventually, he'll get the hang of the deck stairs and he'll be happy to stay outside for a little while, I think. So, this well rested, career minded, Mom is going to sign off for a bit and I'll try to catch up later! Ta Ta!