Monday, March 25, 2013

Budget Fail.

During a week where I'm trying to live on a strict budget, even foregoing some awesome bathroom towels that were on sale at JCPenney's for $8, I have failed.
I just spent $17 on shipping to ensure a dress (on clearance thankyouverymuch) from Old Navy's website will get here in time for Easter.
Oops.
I will start anew tomorrow.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Advice needed...

I honestly don't know if anyone reads this anymore, but I'm looking for some advice and was wondering if any of you could help. I feel very strongly that I need to try to get down to part time and work about 20 hours less per week than I have been working. I am currently the insurance provider and Idaho does not have to have it's state health exhange in place until January 2014.
Financially it will be very tight for us, but I truly feel like this is the path I'm supposed to take. I have a couple of options for income, but it would be very limited compared to what I currently make.
Has anyone ever done this? Has anyone ever took a leap of faith? I have a hard time not knowing EXACTLY what's in store for us, but every day I get a stronger and stronger feeling that the career path I'm might not be the best choice.
Any advice would be great.
Thanks!
Carly

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

2 Years


Hadley is two years old today. Mind is blown. I can't believe that we've had that little princess in our lives for two years already. On one hand, it's like we blinked and she's a busy toddler, and on the other, I can't remember what life was like without her. The spirit that she brought in our home is unparalleled. It feels like she is my reward for a job well done. The fact that I get to see her smiling face every day tells me that there is a bigger plan for us, because I can't imagine being away from that face for even a day.
I will always remember every detail of the night I went into labor with her. My life is divided into time before that night and the time after, with the time after being the most joyful, fulfilling time in the world.
Miss Hadley, you are such an amazing little girl. Your laugh, your dancing, your stink-eyes, and your hugs are about the best things I can imagine. Where would your dad and I be without you?