I don't generally like to sound depressing when it comes to blogging but when looking back at 2009, I'd have to say it wasn't one of the best years in history or even my life. Don't get me wrong, many wonderful things happened - I enjoyed many wonderful days with Hayden, we went to the lake, we got to celebrate Hayden's 1st birthday, we enjoyed trips to the farm, saw a lot of friends and family, etc, etc, etc.....but I am sort of glad that the year is over and that 2010 is here...I'm looking for a fresh start.
In early 2009 I lost my job and have been struggling since that time as to what I want to do with my life in terms of a careers (or job might be a better word!) I never thought I would want to be a stay-at-home mom because I didn't know if I would be very good at it. But loosing my job made me believe that if that was what I wanted to do I could and would truly enjoy it. However at this point financially it doesn't make sense. Although there are many jobs out there that financially don't make sense to do now that we do have a child. So we definitely had to do some figuring out. In September I started working for Farmers Union Insurance doing marketing part-time. I have really enjoyed that and look forward to the new challenges this coming year. Through this job I have gained another part-time job with ND Farmers Union and will start this coming week. I will begin training in Jamestown and am excited to see what it all entails. The #1 reason for taking both of these jobs was the flexibility they offer. I will have more to report when I know a little bit more about it.
The other thing that happened this year that I have spoken about on this blog is the loss of my grandmother. Her death has been very difficult for me. Some days I miss her so much and wish I could just pick up the phone to ask her a question about a recipe or get in the car and sit next to her and chat about life. Not many people get to know their grandparents very well...but I did and I am so grateful that I was able to and I am also so glad that my children will have their grandparents close by and will be able to know them well.
But now it is 2010 and I have a feeling a lot of great things will happen...I am trying to be positive. So I want to wish you a Happy New Year and I pray that each and every one of us has many blessings to look back on at the end of this year.
On to fun things.....This New Year's Eve we decided to host a party. We had such a great time. We started out the night by going out to eat and then everyone came back to our house. We gabbed, played games and laughed until 3am. I had such a great time. Here are a few pictures from the evening.
In early 2009 I lost my job and have been struggling since that time as to what I want to do with my life in terms of a careers (or job might be a better word!) I never thought I would want to be a stay-at-home mom because I didn't know if I would be very good at it. But loosing my job made me believe that if that was what I wanted to do I could and would truly enjoy it. However at this point financially it doesn't make sense. Although there are many jobs out there that financially don't make sense to do now that we do have a child. So we definitely had to do some figuring out. In September I started working for Farmers Union Insurance doing marketing part-time. I have really enjoyed that and look forward to the new challenges this coming year. Through this job I have gained another part-time job with ND Farmers Union and will start this coming week. I will begin training in Jamestown and am excited to see what it all entails. The #1 reason for taking both of these jobs was the flexibility they offer. I will have more to report when I know a little bit more about it.
The other thing that happened this year that I have spoken about on this blog is the loss of my grandmother. Her death has been very difficult for me. Some days I miss her so much and wish I could just pick up the phone to ask her a question about a recipe or get in the car and sit next to her and chat about life. Not many people get to know their grandparents very well...but I did and I am so grateful that I was able to and I am also so glad that my children will have their grandparents close by and will be able to know them well.
But now it is 2010 and I have a feeling a lot of great things will happen...I am trying to be positive. So I want to wish you a Happy New Year and I pray that each and every one of us has many blessings to look back on at the end of this year.
On to fun things.....This New Year's Eve we decided to host a party. We had such a great time. We started out the night by going out to eat and then everyone came back to our house. We gabbed, played games and laughed until 3am. I had such a great time. Here are a few pictures from the evening.
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