Tomorrow

Todd goes back to work tomorrow.

We are SO excited.

And...nervous.

This is going to be such a huge change for us.  And yes, we've done it before.  I mean, for most people this is the default, right?  But we've fallen into a new normal the past eight months and I think we're both a little scared to give it up.  It's been nice to have a "house husband" who could run to the grocery store during the day when it's not busy, and take care of a multitude of other home projects.  It was like having a contractor and a maid and a pesronal shopper all in one.  We also sort of liked the idea of having Todd be a stay-at-home dad if a child had come our way during that time.  There was a little dream in there and at one point I thought maybe it was the reason for his unemployment.

Don't get me wrong.  We are beyond excited that he has this opportunity.  Unemployment took a serious toll on morale and confidence in this house.  We 100% believe that him going back to work is the very best thing that could happen for our family.  Todd will be happier working.  It will be less stressful with two incomes coming in and LOTS of families don't have stay-at-home dads, and they get along just fine. 

So will we.  We'll probably get along even better because, as I mentioned, more financial stability and a boost in our morale. 

We're just feeling a little nervous on the eve of this next new adventure.  It will change the dynamic of our household again (and, *sigh*, I guess I'm going to have to start pitching in on the cleaning again), but we're very excited about this opportunity.  He'll be in a good place with lots of room for growth, and I am so so proud of him and excited for him. 

We are ready for new adventures and it looks like we're about to embark on one!