Mike got a new job! Four days after I had the baby, he went in to an interview with a friend of his that owns Liahona Academy, a residential treatment center for boys, and got the job. The next day (Friday) he started. It was crazy how fast it happened. He is working full time as a staff member and a math teacher. It was perfect timing with me being out on maternity leave so that I could be home while he gets adjusted to a new job. Luckily my mom was still here with me and helping with the baby transition so that was a bonus.
Mike has decided he wants to continue his education and is applying for a MSW, Master's in Social Work, and get his LCSW so he can be a clinical therapist. He would be a very good therapist so I'm excited for him to do what he wants to do. Engineering is not his thing. Once he begins the program it's going to take a few years to complete, so we are about to start a whole new journey. I swear we are never boring around here! But I'm happy for him to begin!
I will continue to work full-time in Mammos and carry the insurance. I really enjoy my job so it's not a burden for me. But it has been so lovely to be able to be home with all my babies right now. I have 4 weeks left and am loving it (I'm also counting down the days to when I get to go back to work and talk to adults! I'm torn! Haha!)
Mike has been working more than 40 hours due to a need at the Academy and now he is currently in California with his brother Tyrel and Mark (Ty's brother-in-law) so we haven't seen much of him. I'm really starting to miss being around him. When we planned this trip for him 3 months ago it didn't seem like such a big deal since I wouldn't be working. But with the new job, it's rough! I've yelled quite a bit this past week and am getting stressed being home constantly. Just yesterday I had a bunch of little 6 and 7 year olds running around and being drama and driving me crazy that I finally lost it and said, "Get the hell out of my house! Go!" Uh oh. It was that moment I realized I need to chill. And it got me thinking about PPD and that I need to be careful not getting too blah.
I was released from YW President the Sunday before last. I was a super mix of emotions. When Bishop first told me they were going to release be by the end of the month, I was relieved, but then when I got home I panicked. I felt like I was giving up and that I could do better! I almost called him and said,"No! I will keep it and do more!" It was a tough battle for a while. But as soon as Megan Coons text me to let me know she was the new president, I immediately felt at peace. She is the perfect person right now! I know God has his hands in all we do and this was a small little blessing for me to remember. I am grateful He is watching over me and my family and has also called someone new to watch over these sweet young women I've been able to serve for almost 2 years. I know now that it's time for me to be home as much as possible with my little ones and decrease the stress here, which I also need to remember when I get super stressed about the house and messes all over! My job right now is to love my babies and be grateful they have a mother that loves them. I am excited to know what my new calling will be, but am not in a hurry! :)
