I will fetch the boys from school early spontaneously and take them to the park or for lunch or ice cream
I’ll shop for groceries in the middle of the day sometimes while the shops are quiet
I will start dinner at 4pm and cook more special meals. More lasagnes, less mac and cheese.
I will pack the boys’ lunch boxes earlier in the afternoon and spend more time on them
I will have dinner ready by the time all my men are home. I love taking care of and treating them
I’ll spend more time talking to the boys’ nanny and drinking tea with her
I’ll be a part-time housewife
I’ll plan more crafts and activities for the boys to do. I'll spend more time planning fun things for them to do.
I'm going to miss public holidays
I’ll work from coffee shops and from my garden and under trees (especially during school holidays)
I’ll sort the boys’ drawings in to folders
I’ll get pictures printed and framed for our house. For photo albums.
I will be more refreshed when my boys get home from school
I'm going to miss my friends at work and our silliness and games and private jokes. Even the skinner!
I'll have more energy to hang out with my husband too
Things will be more organized and better planned
Everything won’t be as rushed. Nothing will be last minute. I'll be more present at home.
I'm going to miss being part of a team
I will pay myself a salary on the 25th of each month. I have never been paid on the 25th
I will stop and start working when I feel like it, deadline permitting
I will have long lunches with clients to discuss exciting projects and build relationships
I will put my heels and make up on every day, even when I work from the couch. Even if I'm not meeting clients.
I will still get out of bed at 7am and get ready with the family
During my lunch breaks I will walk to my own kitchen and make myself something fresh & healthy
I won't need my headphones. I can play whatever music I like, as loud as I want
I will go to client offices and work from there while we're mid project. I won't get lonesome.
I'll be more relaxed and feel more in control of my own time and career
I'll have more flexi time to help Graeme with his side projects too
I hate this in-between phase right now. I'm itching and scratching to move and get things going in a big way. I can't sleep or think or focus on anything else but this right now. I love new beginnings, I love challenges and new projects. This move has so many perks but I'm so scared.
I worry about failing. Starting your own thing is exciting, but seriously... What if I don't make any money? I'm worried all the time. I'm excited all the time. Things are moving fast and it's rewarding and unnerving but I'm loving every minute of it all I really am. I (sort of) know that everything is going to be perfect, I know this is all going to work out I just do. And I can't wait! Life is about taking chances and this is a big leap with no safety net in sight. Let's go!
This sounds amazing and I hope it works out exactly as you have described! From the sounds of things, I don't think getting enough work / clients will be your concern but rather setting boundaries because you will have an abundance! Working for myself was the best move I ever made.... And I ended up being the strictest boss I ever worked for too ;) All the best!! May your family thrive in this new season xx
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