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December 4, 2002
December 4, 2002
Only 21 days until Christmas!
It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving is over with already. I know my family and I have a lot to be thankful for this year. A house, plenty of food, wonderful family and friends, employment, and Virginia.
It's hard to believe Virginia is 2.5 years old now. As I think about the past 2.5+ years, tears fill my eyes. Tears of happiness. I could never have imagined how much love, joy, laughter, patience, understanding, and faith would be brought to my life all because of one person. I also have tears of sadness because I feel I have missed so much because I made the selfish choice to work. But I can say that as of January 9th I will have no more regret. I turned in my resignation yesterday. My last day being January 9th. Although tomorrow is my last day for the month of December (thank goodness for vacation). It may seem like resigning was an easy choice. It was a logical one, but not easy. I have been so fortunate to have been employed by a great company which allowed me to transition to part time after Virginia was born. And to also have a stress-free job, with a great relationship with my co-workers. I also worked with Karl (dh)...which was absolutely wonderful. But it has become quite evident that we can live comfortably with only one salary. Yes, there will be sacrifices...less eating out, not as many shopping excursions, less trips to Wisconsin. And even though I say sacrifices, I know these are such little things to give up, for I know there are many mothers who HAVE to work (whether financially or emotionally). Now, I don't want anyone thinking that I am bashing moms who work outside of the home. I am not. It's just that over the last 6 months I have realized that taking on the role of stay at home mom is the right thing for Virginia and myself.
*Saying Goodbye*
Today was Virginia's last day at daycare. Virginia didn't understand she wouldn't be coming back, although I suspect we will go and visit. My mil is going to watch her tomorrow and for the 4 days in January that I have to work. So, naturally I cried when saying goodbye to Miss AnnaMaria. She must think I am such a goof (it doesn't help that I am in the beginning of my cycle and so emotional right now).
*Yes, there is a Santa Claus Virginia*
Last night I attended a church function called Christmas by Candelight. It's attended only by women.....a social environment to relax before the season really makes us too busy. Anyways, it was a nice event to attend because it was a true reminder of the reason for Christmas. I find it is so easy to focus on the wrong things, to get so stressed out and not really enjoy Christmas. To spend time with the people we love, to give thanks to our Redeemer, to remember/respect those that are no longer with us. I guess this year, it's a little easier to keep focus, because Virginia doesn't understand Santa yet. Or should I say we haven't talked about Santa. She knows we have a pretty decorated tree, and there are lots of snowmen in our house, and "socks" hanging from the fireplace....but she doesn't know she is getting presents. And I must say I enjoy that she doesn't understand.
*Virginia's New Love*
So Virginia has a new obsession. I don't know if you recall that she has been an ELMO junkie for a long time. Well now Elmo is in 2nd place and Dragon Tales has taken the lead. We let her watch it before she goes to bed every night. And it's like she has an internal timer that says DING! it's time for Dragon Tales. I think she likes the mid program song and dance more than the actually program. She gets up and "shakes her dragon tail".. It's cute.
She has also been obsessed with Apple sauce. And this is hard because that's one of the foods she is limited on (causes constipation). So I find myself lying to her and saying we don't have any. That makes me feel awful, but I know the constipation will make her feel worse. Besides she is just has happy eating a regular apple, orange, pear, or prunes.
*TTC*
I have asked to open a Preconception Diary. I haven't heard a response yet. We have just started cycle #6. This month my dr is going to run more blood tests to determine if I am really ovulating (I'm almost positive I didn't ovulate last month). So keep your fingers crossed for us. It seems my miscarriage really screwed up my body. This is where I could use some extra patience. So if anyone has extra patience lying around...feel free to send it my way.
Love,
Katrina and Virginia
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