Ramping up to full time
Today marked a new beginning for my family of five. We are solely self-employed now. Mark is primarily watching the kids during the day (while doing some writing and marketing on the side), while I work full-time as a freelance technical copywriter. I really, truly, couldn’t be any happier. I’ve always wanted to be a mom, a writer, and a business owner. I’m psyched. And curious to see how we all adapt to a new routine.
The kids are used to seeing us both during the day, but a changing of the guard has occurred. I am no longer the primary caregiver during the day, so the girls now have to go to Daddy when they need help, a snack, art supplies, etc. This is a big change for them since even when we are both available, I am their default go-to parent.
For me and Mark, business ownership means more time together in the evenings because I’m working during the day instead of at night. It also means I have more time to myself. More time to grow this blog. To learn to sew. To count my blessings.
