Lately I’ve been feeling grateful.
For everything – for my family, for my job, my home, everything.
When we made the switch from my husband leaving his job to me blogging full-time I have to admit I was scared. More like terrified. I didn’t know how well it was going to work out or if we would be okay. But what I did know was that my husband worked a job in a shop that he hated, when he really wanted to teach. And I had the blog, which I loved, and wanted to dedicate more time to. And we both agreed that life is just too short to do anything that doesn’t make us happy. And we weren’t happy. So we made a change.
I set up an office, and started working.
It’s not easy. I work over 40+ hours a week. But I love it, every minute. I schedule my time and work as much as possible when the boys are sleeping. I take breaks, often. We eat as many meals together as possible, and it’s been nice to have everyone at the dinner table each night, together. Before the boys and I would eat together but William wouldn’t be there. Before William wasn’t there to help put the boys to bed. And now he gets to kiss each one of them before tucking them in at night.
William has done an amazing job with the little ones while I’ve blogged. We’ve been able to build our daily schedule around the boys – and not work. We spend more time together as a family. We do more fun things. And we are so much happier, all of us.
We’re still in the process of getting our schedule down, because each day varies. And I’m sure as soon as William starts teaching next month we will have to re-work our schedule again. But this change has given William the time to finish everything he needed to finish before starting to teach, it has allowed me to do something that I truly love, and it has brought opportunities to our family that I never even thought were possible.
And when Wyatt started school this week we were both there to drop him off.
So again, I am feeling grateful. Because I have a job that I love, and I know that is a luxury. I work hard, everyday. But I am working toward my dream. Ever since I can remember I’ve wanted to write, and I never would have imagined that it would be on a blog – but through this little space on the internet so many things have come to fruition.
I just wanted to tell you all of this because I wanted you to know. If you’re not happy – if you’ve got a dream – follow it. If you have a passion, ignite it.
And if you have questions about blogging, about doing it as a job, about transforming your blog, etc. Please leave them in the comments below. I would love to write a series about my experience – and I’d love to help others too. I’m no expert – but I’d love to help you follow your dream if I can!
How did you get started? I have always wanted to write or give speeches related to my journey of graduating HS pregnant and my son having ADHD. I know it is a somewhat common topic nowadays but everyone has their own experience. Plus I love the aspect of working from home. My job currently gets fustrated with me for having to change my availability around my sons schedule and needs. Its fustrating and making us unhappy. Thanks for sharing!
How do you balance the kids and your blog? I find that I can only blog when my son is napping or sleeping. What does your daily schedule look like? My only other question would be how can I increase my views? Thanks!!!
Hello there!
I love that you guys decided to do what makes you happy. Nowadays, life can be so complicated, we concentrate in working hard and that leads to spending less time with the family. My husband and I work full-time (very demanding jobs) and we have two teenagers. Years ago, we were able to spend more time with our kids and we try very hard to have dinner as a family, seating at the table. Lately my husband has been away with work, and I can see how its affecting the family. I love reading your blog, I started blogging not long ago, and I do not have a lot of money to invest in the website. I like writing about random topics, and about my family experiences. I would love to make a little money, but have yet to figure out how. So, I will continue to read your blog, and learn from your tips. Thanks!!!
It would be a dream for me to blog fulltime and work from home! I would love to know how you transformed your blog so that you could blog full time and how the finances work out ๐
Wow what a blessing for your family! And congratulations! That is amazingingly brave of you! <3
What a wonderful post! Your family is so beautiful and I’m so glad you’re doing what you love. That’s such an important thing for us to do, every day! Keep on rocking, sister. ๐
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Great post! I love to know that there are people out there who refuse to be at a job that makes them unhappy! I love that you found your bliss!
I completely agree with you. Life is too short to spend it doing something that makes you miserable. I’m happy that you were both able to take that leap of faith into something better and I hope more people will follow your example!
Wow! Your husband is one lucky guy. I’m sure he loves you very much and that he will be forever grateful to you for allowing him to be the father that he always wanted to be, for making it possible for him to be there for the important moments in his children’s lives. I am sure it was a scary transition but I bet he was never worried because he always believed in you and knows that you are a very strong woman, who can do anything she puts her mind to. Yup, he sure is one lucky guy.
Ahh girl so exciting!! We’ve come a long way in a few years, huh??
This would be my dream job as well, it really inspires me when I hear other people have been able to do it. I’m pretty new to the blogging world so I’d just like to know how you were able to monetize your blog? Where does your biggest revenue come from?
Oh my goodness, so many questions! Like how did you start? What’s your daily schedule like? At what point was it beneficial for you to go “full-time” in blogging? How did you do sponsorships and advertising, and how has that changed over time? I’d love to hear all about it!
I am in total agreement of doing what makes you happy. I haven’t started blogging full time as yet because of my job but I think that’s what I also want to do as it truly relaxes me. I love hearing what people think and I love giving my opinion on products as well. Here’s wishing you and your husband all the best .
I’m always interested in how people turned their blogs into a full time job. I’ve just recently started taking mine more seriously after a couple of years of it just being a hobby. I’d LOVE to start to make money, even if it’s just enough to fund a vacation every year ๐
Beautiful post – I, too, am working on blog and being Mommy full-time! My son has that same dinosaur outfit! He LOVES it – your son looks absolutely adorable in it! <3
I can’t do full time. I do think if you set a nice schedule you can make it happen.
What a blessing blogging as been to your family! I’ve been at it religiously since February and I still have yet to make any profit. Teach me! Thanks <3
This is a GREAT post! I’m amazed that you can handle 2 kids & the blog – You go girl!
That’s so awesome! It’s great to see your family so happy and enjoying the quality time you have together. A lot of people take time for granted. I agree with your choices in doing what makes you both happy.
There are no words to describe how bodcuioas this is.
Wonderful pictures of your family and life! Sounds like blogging is the perfect fit for you. I hope I’ll be able to blog fulltime one day too.
oh i’m so happy to have seen this post today..
i just started staying home full time while husband works outside the home & would love any and all tips/advice for blogging for income/monetizing…. you can email me if you want – [email protected]
would love any feedback that you may have… ๐
I’m glad your husband got to leave his job, we are in the process of making it possible for my husband to leave his job.
Congrats on making the change to living a happier life as a family. I quit my job in 2010 and have been self employed since. I love the time we’ve had together as a family.
I am so glad it is working out for you to be able to stay home and focus on your family and blog. I did it a few years ago and it has been such a blessing in my life!
Awesome post! This is the dream for so many people. I’d love to hear more of your story. It would definitely be an inspiration to other mamas.
Life is definitely to short to not do what we love, and family is always number one. Nice to know you and your family are living this way ๐
Love this! I blog and freelance full-time, and there are just so many positives ๐
Love love love. I do this for me and no one else.
I’ve just started to really put it out there in the universe that I’m making changes and I have a goal date of when blogging and the behind the scenes bloggy stuff I do becomes my full time job. Talk about terrifying. I’m a wreck, but so excited.