Mixed Feelings

I haven't been very proactive in finding a job. I am betting on getting a job with a skilled nursing facility in Everett. Though I am not too thrilled in commuting to Everett, a former co-worker of mine works there and enjoys it. Also, the hours are pretty flexible and they are looking for part-time as well as per diem help. I'm tempted to stay on per diem and work three times a week, two days during the week and a Saturday. Although, I am thinking of working part-time for job security and be guaranteed the hours. I am also going to call Career Staff and tell them I can be available for some Sundays.

I'm hoping, financially, I can start working just three times a week with a few four times a week thrown in the mix. Ideally, I'd work two days during the week in which my dad can come up from Olympia to babysit and then on Saturday, Chuck would be home to tend to Cooper. I don't mind working some Sundays or an extra day during the week to bring in extra income, but don't want to give up family time, on Sundays, or be a burden to my dad during the week as he has to come from Olympia to take care of Cooper.

As he grows older and I feel more comfortable leaving him with non-family members as well as socially interact with other infants/toddlers, I wouldn't mind working more. I definitely miss working and can't imagine not working. I love being home with Cooper, but I also love being a physical therapist. I couldn't completely give up my professional self. There's room for both work as a mom and as a professional.