Choices, Choices

As some of you may or may not know I have applied for full time teaching positions and actually been offered jobs and excepted, but I have turned them down. The thing about teaching is its not simply a 7-3:30 job. You have to plan lessons, grade papers, input grades, plan for activities etc. As I was preparing, I found that a lot of time was being taken a way from Liliana, so for now I am content working part time. Here is a list of why I like working part time:

More time spent with Liliana
I still receive a paycheck
I will not have to explain a large gap in my resume
Its a low stress job- the responsibility is on someone else shoulder to complete grading, lesson plans etc.
I am able to keep up with changes in the field of education.

Positives to working Full time
More Money
Health Benefits
Retirement Plan
Providing more for Liliana financially

As you can see its a hard decision to make, but I have never wanted Liliana growing up at the baby sitters. I believe that working part time allows me the best of both worlds. We are still able to meet her needs, and I am able to spend more time with her to watch her grow, and learn. I am grateful for understanding and supportive husband who understands how important it is for me to spend more time with my daughter.

Today

Today was a good day!! I dusted and vacumed Liliana's room and our room! Put away laundry and cleaned and mopped the kitchen. I also made dinner (even tried a new recipe). It was delicious!! Here it is:
Cheesy Seasoned Oven Fries
Ingredients:
1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Salt
1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
1 Teaspoon of Paprika
3 large Baking potatoes, thinly sliced
2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 425. Grease a large baking pan.
2. Combine Parmesan, Garlic salt, Onion Powder and Paprika in a large resalable plastic bag
3. Combine Potatoes and oil in a large bowl; stir well. Add several potatoes to bag at a time (repeat until all potatoes have been coated with seasoning. Shake to coat4. Bake, turning once, until crisp outside, about 25 minutes
Then after dinner Lili and I went for a walk around the neighborhood and watered the lawn!! Today I feel like I was Mrs. Clever!! Go Me!! I guess blogging about your challenges helps u own up to them!!