Outnumbered

So very recently we had a major change in our household.  Since we've been a single income family and are wanting to eventually get a larger house, we needed more income.  The solution is obviously more money.  However there aren't any options around here.  Casey had pretty much reached the top of the pay scale at his employment and.  So after careful deliberation we decided on a change.

Casey has officially changed jobs and is now driving a truck over the road.  He'll be gone during the week, two weeks at the longest, but usually just one.  That means I'm home all week with the boys.  I think I can handle it, especially once school starts back up.  Casey being gone will be rough but we have a great relationship and I know it will only make us stronger. :)

This makes me think about some of the obstacles that we may have to overcome.  There are some things that we've had to address with Casey on the truck and then there are issues with me at home by myself.  Then there is the time we're all together on the weekends.

Obviously with me and the boys at home during the week, I'm like a single parent.  I do the regular stay at home mom stuff; clean, cooking, etc.; but also all the disciplining and child rearing.  I won't have the threat of "Just wait until your dad gets home."  A week is too long of a wait for Dad to have to handle it.  I'm also taking over all the finances.  Meals aren't bad because I cook the same amount and save leftovers for lunch the next day.

There's also the issue of adult time for Mommy.  If you've been a stay at home mom you know that it can be tiring to be with children constantly.  Sometimes you just have to have a conversation without someone interrupting about a toy they saw on tv. This will take some planning to remedy.  I think it will get better once school starts and Carter is gone during the day.

With Casey on the truck, we've been looking at what he needs to be comfortable and how he can save money.  Before he left we packed him lots of snacks, plus bread and peanut butter.  (We are a peanut butter family and can eat it everyday of the week. lol.)  We'll know more about what he wants and needs after he's been out for a while.

Then we've got a transition of weekend time.  There will be no set time when Casey will get home.  It could be Friday or it could be Saturday.  Then there's no set time when he'll have to head back out.  We'll have to play that by ear.  When he is back though we want to enjoy the time we have.  I'm hoping to explore all the things we do to make sure our weekends fun filled and easy.  lol.

I am really excited about the new adventure our family is on.  I know there will be challenges, but I know it will make us stronger and closer.