SAHM

I never knew that there was an acronym for it, but there is.  SAHM means stay at home mom...and that's what I am now! I officially resigned my position with the American Cancer Society last week and finished my exit interview today.

I was scheduled to return from maternity leave on February 6, but the longer I was home with Kate, I just couldn't do it.  I have loved working for ACS and I love what they do, but I love Kate more and I love being her mom.  I want to focus this time on her and to be there for all of her firsts during these important early years.  I know I will miss work and the accountability and predictability of working outside the home, but I am hoping that in time we will develop other routines that fulfill me in those ways.  And being a stay at home mom is certainly a full-time job in and of itself!

I know not everyone can afford to stay home with their kids, and it will may be difficult for us, but we really want to make it happen for our family. This was a tough decision, but deep down, I know it's right.  A few friends have given me encouraging words as we go through this transition, and I'm writing them down so I don't forget them:

"What is easy is not always right and what is right is not always easy"

"Don't doubt in the dark what God has shown you in the light"

"Being a mom is the most honorable job you will ever do"

With a kid this cute, how could I ever leave?

Thanks, Steph, for Kate's activity mat - as you can see, she LOVES it!