I have imagined the life I have wanted to live for many years now...
But, for too long I have sat back and waited, being comfortable in my routine, in the familiar...
However our days are not forever and it is finally time for me to....
Therefore, in a few short months...I will be retiring from my career and staying home to take care of my babies!
This has been a wish, a dream of mine for so long...it scares me in some respects and excites me in so many others...but, it is finally time to live the life I've imagined to its fullest!
I can finally exhale in knowing....that I didn't sit back and watch my life spin around me, I jumped in with both feet ready to soak up each and every day, to live in the moment, to be present for my children...and rest gently at night knowing I went confidently in the direction of my dreams...
With that in mind, how can one fail?
If nothing else.....
Love the life you lead...
blessings~
{Quote via Urban Farmgirls Pinterest}
Oh, Tara - I'm so happy for you! What wonderful news! You deserve it, girl.
Posted by: Kacey @ Refreshed Decor | October 19, 2011 at 08:35 AM
I feel that I can say.....
YOU GO GIRL!!
;)
So happy for you all. I just know you got more up your sleeve - hehe
XOX
Posted by: Lolo | October 19, 2011 at 08:44 AM
love.
Posted by: Michelle | October 19, 2011 at 09:01 AM
I wish you the best...funny how as I started reading your post I thought you'd be announcing something about your job...and I read further down and I was right!...I plan on doing the same thing God willing in July 2012..my baby girl begins kinder and I want to be there before and after school for her...that is the life I want to live...until then I'm at work day dreaming about the time to come. Do you mind showing off recent pics of your precious baby boys?
Posted by: Erika | October 19, 2011 at 09:20 AM
So HAPPY for you! You will NOT regret being there for your little men! :)
Right now I stand with one foot in both worlds. Staying home a couple of days a week & working the rest at our business in town...sometimes taking the girls with me. BUT Lord willing, we are working towards a BIG-scary-exciting shake-up & it can't come soon enough!!! ;)
PS ~ your little comment made my day yesterday! AND then when I clicked & realized who Tara was I died! Ha! I have so much respect for you & your designy-work! I'm glad you did not delete your blog/your life & start over. Before I started my blog I was encouraged by blogs like Humble Pie & yourself who shared the painful past for the blessing & encouragement of others! My story is NOT without pain, but God redeems/restores (if we allow) & it brings me EXCEEDING JOY that one day when the time is right I will be able to tactfully share it for the blessing of others!
Have a Blessed Day!!!!
Posted by: Rebecca | October 19, 2011 at 10:45 AM
I remember being pregnant with my second son, sitting in a conference room and seeing a framed saying, "leap and the net will appear". After he was born I did leap. I always wanted to stay home. I was scared to give up a career many would have done anything to have, but all I ever thought about was how much I'd rather be with my children. Following your heart can be scary, but you are right, how can you fail. Best of luck to you. You are absolutely making he right decision. xo, Tessa
Posted by: Tessa | October 19, 2011 at 10:54 AM
Well that's awesome Tara. I'm so happy for you! You need to be home. I know that's exactly where your heart lies. There are many many good days ahead for you. So glad we'll be following along:)
Posted by: Becky @ Farmgirl Paints | October 19, 2011 at 01:03 PM
oh tara. i am so happy for you. what a blessing. you are going to love it. the best and most important job you will ever have. xo!!
Posted by: Traci | October 19, 2011 at 01:59 PM
Congratulations! So happy you get to do what you want. In your writing, it is obvious that your career was taking away from the life you wanted to live. I'm also jealous in some respects. My husband and I do not have any children yet, but it has always been my dream to be a momma. I would love, love, love, to be a stay at home wife and mom, but financially, that is not a possibility. So, I am trying to finish school and find a job working part time, so when we do have babies, I will be there for them at least some of the time. Just curious, was the pool man on board with the idea of you staying home right away or did it take some convincing? My husband doesn't like the idea at all for some reason...maybe since we're so young still and don't have kids yet? Anyway, I wish you and your family all the best!
Posted by: Kiri | October 19, 2011 at 02:05 PM
I love this!
Posted by: Suzanne | October 19, 2011 at 03:29 PM
You go girl!! Good for you. Life is short...
Posted by: SueBee | October 19, 2011 at 04:51 PM
How wonderful! Somehow I knew that was coming, but how? I mean you never mentioned it! But I am so happy for you! You will be there to watch you wee ones grow up and help them grow up all at the same time. Way to go for following your dreams! Blessings sweet Tara!!! B.
Posted by: Becky Garrison | October 19, 2011 at 05:25 PM
This made me cry..I am so happy for you. It is a choice you will NEVER regret!
Rene
Posted by: rene@missgracieshouse | October 19, 2011 at 05:59 PM
So happy for you and what a blessing! Glad you are back to blogging, I just asked Ashley about you the other day!
Posted by: jerriR | October 19, 2011 at 08:52 PM
I'm hopping and skipping around for you!!!!
may all your days be filled with joy sweet friend!!!!
xo,
Lulu
Posted by: Lulu | October 20, 2011 at 06:29 AM
Tara,
I'm a mama bird that chose to put a valued career on a shelf when my Lovies came into my world. I didn't miss anything and I always understood that a career will be there when I feel like taking it off that shelf. Enjoy being a mama and loving your babies. Be proud of you and trust your heart the same way your little ones trust you.
Wish you all the happiness!!
Lisa Ann
Posted by: lisa ann | October 20, 2011 at 08:04 AM
Wow! Congratulations on this new journey!! You are going to love it!
Posted by: Ali | October 20, 2011 at 12:24 PM
Tara, this is the first time I have been back to reading blogs in months, and what a joy to read of you following your dreams and getting to be home with your little ones. I am thankful that you have a hubby that supports your love for your life and your family.
Much love and happiness is wished for you my friend.
love,
debbie
Posted by: Debbie Heck | October 20, 2011 at 10:43 PM
Good for YOU!!!! :-)
It's a wonderful choice you are making, what a good mama you are.
XOXO,
Anne
Posted by: Anne Lorys-Fiona and Twig | October 21, 2011 at 08:33 AM
happy for you! i love being a stay at home momma and am so fortunate i get to be home with my daughter everyday. i haven't missed work one bit...i do make sure i spend time doing things that inspire and challenge me though. wishing you lots of joy at home with your babies!
Posted by: Stacey | December 20, 2011 at 07:57 PM