Moving Forward...

Life is grand! While the last few weeks have been a bit bumpy all will work out for the better. Not only did Tom lose his job, but the partnership at my firm broke up. The good news is Tom has already found a job (not the greatest, but he is working), and my job is secure. This has also been a trial for my extended family as well (my Dad and Brother-in-Law are two of the partners at my firm...both of them are okay). We are circling the wagons and I think we are all going to be better for it.

Even during all of this uncertainty I really and truly feel blessed!

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It Happened

Tom lost his job. I think we're going to be alright though. It just makes me sad that he has to end his tenure there in such an abrupt and unfair way. I suppose its just time to move on.

We have wonderful families who have offered us their support and love. Also, my mother will be able to keep Alyanna in the mornings when Tom finds another job (if he can't get a schedule that allows him to be at home in the morning).

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The Best Laid Plans...

Just when I think I have things figured out and I have a plan, something happens. Tom and I have worked so hard to get this schedule to work and to get both employers on board. Now, this week we find out Tom might be losing his job. (We should find out tomorrow). I am kind of numb and don't want to think about having to start over with working out a schedule let alone trying to figure out paying bills. Deep breaths help.

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Two Weeks Down...

The first two weeks were a rollercoaster ride. I am enjoying being back at work some, thankfully I'm not away from Alyanna too much. The real fun part was taking my husband to the ER in the middle of everything! It's a long story but needless to say we're pretty sure Tom is going to be okay :), even though the doctors are still not 100% sure what is wrong. Also, the ER trip didn't bother Alyanna in the least, she was her normal happy self, even though I was a wreck :). I am pretty sure I did hit the baby jackpot (but I'm sure every mother thinks that).

Right now my only concern (and it's pretty small) is that Alyanna is not real happy about taking a bottle. She doesn't get upset, she just doesn't eat very much when she is with her daddy. So every afternoon she does nothing but nurse. I guess if that is my only real issue then I have it pretty good!

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