Big Change in our Life

I think of all the things that led up to the moment I gave my notice and realize that God makes it very clear when something needs to change. Noah has been having a difficult time at daycare in the last few weeks. It had gotten so bad that he would start questioning us about supper time about if he had to go to daycare the next day, followed by crying for hours, finally sleeping, waking up crying and hanging on to me sobbing when I tried to leave him. He has been at this same daycare and loved it for almost 2 years. I would get to work and be such a wreck that all I kept thinking was if only Layla would come home and I could be off work and be at home with them. Well, that is not happening anytime real soon so we started looking into if we could survive without my paycheck. I am not a spur of the moment person and take my time deciding anything and everything. The final straw was that I have been supposed to get a profit bonus at work in April and it did not come on my check. I made a call to my boss and discussed it and gave my two week notice. Then I proceeded to call Steve and let him know and cry the rest of the day. I know it is the right thing for our family but it will be a tough adjustment. I have worked there for 19 years and it is all I have known for so long.
Today I am home with my boys and I think I will get used to this. Life is so much more laid back when I am not rushing them out the door, and hurrying to get home and cook supper. We have been to the park today, went for a bike ride and even took a nap. Life is good!

The quilt is much prettier in person than in a picture. It has the little bumpy soft fabric, along with chenille and flannel. It was the inspiration for the colors we used in Layla's room. We are almost done with her room and I will post pictures soon!

The Quilt I made for Layla

Easter Dress

Another special holiday gone by

I think that anyone that has been through the adoption process can tell you that we gage everything by important dates and holidays. I have spent the last 9 1/2 months saying, with very much hope, maybe she will be here for Christmas, I bet we will get the call on my birthday, I need a Valentine dress because I am sure she will be home by then. Easter was so far off that I couldn't have imagined that she would not be here for Easter. Well, it has come and gone and Layla's dress still hangs in the closet brand new. The thing is, when she does come home it will be the most important date and a new holiday! Gotcha day. The day that Layla will be a part of our family Forever. Can I say there are days that I don't ever think it will happen? Definetly. But most days I just feel so fortunate to be chosen for her mother, and my boys' mother. Hey, the next holiday is Mothers Day, maybe she will be home by then...??? I am posting some pictures of Layla's Easter dress, and the quilt I made for her.