Did I make the crucial decision not to return to my job. What has become is beyond description.
I remember the fear that overtook me when the next day came. What will I do with her all day? How will I teach her? How do I do this without a steady income? Can I be a good mom to her? What if…blah blah blah. The questions were never ending, however, I KNEW deep in my soul it was the best thing I could ever do.
My daughter is someone I want to be with every minute of the day. Yes, a 2.7 year old is actually pretty fun, and although sometimes I want to throw up my hands and hide, I cannot imagine any other way. Moreover, the relationships she is building is what I notice the most; not only with me, but with Coti!
She adores him. He just had a minor surgery on his teeth yesterday, and she even cried when she couldn’t play with him for one day. Cried! Today, she just couldn’t stop hugging him.
So back to what happened a year ago today. We actually went on a play date to Scottsdale Fashion Square last year, and returned this year with some of our same mommy friends. But now? They are the best of our friends. Robert and Jennie; Timoree and Forest; Elizabeth and Nicholas; Kristin and Ellie (her other 4 were at their grandmas); Nicole with Sammy, Logan, Kenzie; Lori and Avery; Alicia and Adorra. Linda Fox came to support us all. We missed having Janette and Levi there, but we made up for it by sitting on the duck like old times with Levi. (she had her babies enjoy instead)
I would not trade my life for anything. This next year will be again in God’s hands. I cannot wait.