I interviewed for a job at Fantastic Sams this week and I got it! This comes as a huge blessing for me and my family! We have needed SOMETHING and, while it won't get us to where we want and need to be, it will help. Every little bit helps, right? I haven't worked in an actuall salon for about 7 years. After I got married we moved around so much and I had to work different jobs that I have been doing hair from my house or at other people's homes. I have enjoyed that a lot! It's been so fun getting to know people on a more relaxed level and just have fun! However, working in a salon definitely has its perks. I will have the pump up and down chair! I will have a shampoo bowl. There is a central vaccum system! The shampoo, conditioner, styling products, etc. are all provided. I am paid hourly. So, I am so grateful for this opportunity and blessing!!!***********
On the flip side of this, I enjoy being at home with my children, having an open schedule, and being able to get things done when I want to. I enjoy being a stay-at-home-Mom! Yes, it definitely has its struggles and frustrations. But, there are so many great things that come from it! I have really enjoyed my kids lately! We've gone to parks, gone swimming, and have been playing outside a lot! Also, Rylie hasn't started walking yet and I'm so worried and scared that I will miss that! I came home from work today and just felt and still feel so overwhelmed and stressed out! I need to figure out how to balance my husband, kids, work, cleaning, myself, callings, and everything else. I hope I can kick myself in gear soon 'cause right now I feel like I'm sinking!
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Congrats on the job- that is great news! Hang in there!! I'm sure things will get easier once you get into a routine. I totally sympathize with feeling like you're sinking-- it's a feeling I feel often! :)
You WILL figure it out! It was so hard when I went back to school to not feel like I lacking in some area of my life. But it just takes a little time and then everyone and everything will fall into place. Good Luck!
Way to go Laura! I wish I was there to get my hair done by you. I need it done really bad. I am sure you will figure out a schedule that works for you as well as your family really soon. I miss your guts!! Love you!!
Keep your feelings thoughts and emotions in your prayers and the Lord will help you through them. Four months after we got married, Kyle asked me to quit my job and we moved cross country. I was working 5 twelve hour shifts to keep us afloat while Kyle was doing a minimally paid internship, which at the time we wondered if it was really worth it, but realize now, it got us where we are now. I didn't think I was going to make it!! There were many nights I cried myself to sleep with frustration and exhaustion. My poor newlywed husband wondered what he had gotten into, I had never cried before around him. With lots of prayers, priesthood blessings, and A LOT of faith we pulled through, though there were many times I didn't think I was going to make it. Who knew that the diligence and endurance would lead the team he had worked with in Washington DC to contact him and give him an amazing job when they relocated to Las Vegas a year later?? The Lord has something in mind for your little family far beyond your foresight and understanding. Endure it well and you will be blessed!! Just don't forget to take Him along for the ride :)
Congrats! Ditto to what everyone else said - it'll get easier once you get into your routine. I can totally sympathize when I was in school having to balance everything! It's so overwhelming at times! Don't worry, things will get better. Who is watching the kids while you're at work?
i love this quote: "life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass... it's about learning to dance in the rain" It is good to have some time to yourself. I believe getting out and having some "me" time will only make you a better wife and mother. Sacrifices now will lead to Blessings later! XOXO
Congrats on your job! I had no clue you did that...hmmm, good to know. How is it going? How did you get Conner to sit still at the dentist and not cry? I need advice on that. I'm glad you guys are still here, even though you would probably like to be moving on with life.
Congratulations on the job! It gets better, it is just a bit rocky at first, but I know you can do it all! ;)
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