Happy April Fools Day!

Happy April Fools Day! Nathan tried to fool me by unplugging the computer mouse and putting tape over the bottom. It didn't work out so well considering we made a plan to do that for his coworkers (he did get them...) I'm waiting for more... and still working on a prank for Nathan. Sorry I don't have any April Fools for you today.

I hesitate posting today because I don't want people to think I'm joking, but I'm not. Friday will be my last day with Anya. I have fallen in love with Anya and enjoyed being her nanny so much. Mark and Linda have been so wonderful to us and I consider myself very blessed to have them in my life. And I hope they will stay in our life, and that I will continue to watch Anya grow into a little girl. But, it just wasn't enough to pay the bills. I was actually looking for an extra part time job in the afternoons to supplement and for a summer job since Linda is being laid off and uncertain of her job situation. In the process I came across a really great opportunity that would begin on April 13th. It all happened over a matter of days. And it broke my heart to even consider leaving Anya early. I am the last person to choose something based on money over emotions, but it wasn't fair to myself, to Nathan, or our future to pass up on opportunity that would get us to where we need to be financial and be in a stable job situation. Especially with the potential unknowns with Nathan's job, we really couldn't afford to wait in hopes that another job would even come along. Because spring break is next week, this Friday will be my last regular day with Anya. I still plan on babysitting and keeping Anya, Linda, and Mark in my life as friends. There have been plenty of tears shed. In fact, I didn't get a sentence in with Linda before I started crying when I had to have the dreaded conversation. But I do feel like this was the right decision.

My new job will now be for the Flick family. Three boys, Kyle 8, Ryan 5, Bryce 1. They are a very nice family; all three boys are very sweet. They are definitely rowdy boys, but also very smart and sweet. Kyle is in school, Ryan is in preschool, and of course Bryce is a baby, although a very mobile baby. So sometimes it'll be one, two, or all three. Lots of running between school and activities, but I really enjoy being busy. It is full time, so no more boring afternoon at home. I will still be able to get out of town occasionally and will have holidays off. I'm really grateful for this opportunity and to have another wonderful family to work with. I really believe that God provided me an incredible opportunity with Anya, and has provided us with another great opportunity that we really, really needed.

It still breaks my heart to have to leave Anya. I think I'll probably continue to struggle with that, but I really didn't have much of a choice. *tear for Anya*