Things have been really crazy this past year... I went back to work part time in November 2009 after being at home with the kids for almost 6 years. My husband found a new job after being laid off for several months in the beginning of 2009, only to be let go from this job a year later in May. So we got to thinking... Maybe we're not suppose to be employed by other people... Maybe it's time for us to start that business we've always talked about or publish one of the books I've written? After all, we realized almost 10 years ago, in the beginning of our relationship that our entrepreneurial spirits were one of the things that we've always had in common.
While many people would probably be stressed and depressed, we've decided to take this time to ask God for wisdom and discernment. We believe that all things good and bad work together for our good. So, while we have been praying for direction, we've been enjoying our time together as a family. We've taken the kids to the botanical gardens, movies, and bowling. We also have several other family trips planned thanks to great finds on Groupon!
Additionally, this opportunity has allowed us to take time to make our marriage stronger. I have found that most issues arise in our marriage from either one of 2 places: either lack of communication or undefined expectations. When we have clearly communicated and negotiated expectations then everything else falls in to place. We've renegotiated our responsibilities within the household in regards to everything from cooking and cleaning to caring for the children and sex. For example, we are now planning and cooking our meals TOGETHER weekly. This is our first week but so far so good. We also divided the household chores. I, along with the girls, am responsible for the kitchen because he hates doing the kitchen. However, he is responsible for taking out the trash and mowing the lawn... Two things that I have no interest in doing EVER!! We alternate putting the kids to bed at night.
My husband and I also decided to go to real estate school together! We've talked about getting into real estate off and on for years. We studied together and encouraged one another and we both passed the exam. Now we are interviewing brokers as a team! He will work the business full time and I will work it part time. Although things are really uncertain right now, I am very excited about the possibilities. To finally be self employed, working our own business, out of our home, TOGETHER... would be a dream come true!
It's been a long time coming but I know that a change is gonna come!
