Done!

Today was a big day for me.  I gave notice at my stable, full time job in order to spend more time at home with Little Miss.  I plan to work about 20 hours a week from home doing QuickBooks consulting and basic accounting work.  I am either brilliant or crazy - haven't decided which yet.  On the brilliant side, since I am a licensed CPA, I can get a good hourly rate doing the type of work that I really enjoy.  On the crazy side, well, just reread that second sentence.  The part about stable and full time. Yeah.  BUT - I am thrilled to being spending as much time as possible at home with our little miracle.  She will only be in daycare 2 days per week vs. the 5 days that would have been necessary for me to go back to work full time.  Not to mention that I would not see her awake from January until April 15th.  So it was the right decision for our family. But it still scares the crap out of me.

While it is scary, the gratitudes are many.

1. The decision is made - no more worrying and wondering.
2. The partners at my firm were GREAT when I gave them the news.  Very supportive.
3. Now I can move confidently in the direction of my new business- no more beating around the bush when people ask when I am going back to work.
4. I have the best of both worlds - spending time with Little Miss and continuing to work in a field that I really enjoy.