New Revelations

Jude has had 3 sitters and Lily 2 sitters. Jude is 4.5 years old and Lily is 2.5 years old. Jude's first sitter was Joan, she watched Jude until he was 1 year old, upon which we left because she wanted to only watch teachers children (HELLO, SUMMERS OFF!). We were totally fine with that because her sister-in-law and my now friend, Charlotte, was quitting work and would watch Jude. So off we went to her house. Jude had Drew at Charlotte's and a new friend Abby (who was six weeks old at the time). Then Charlotte needed to go back to teaching, so we needed a new sitter. I answered an ad and found Lynette. She is great. Really the transitions were fine. My kids have really never cried when I have left them with any of the sitters. They have found great friends, and I don't worry. So, last week two children quit going to Lynette's house because their mom had a third child, and opted to quit after her maternity leave and two week stent back at work (don't get Jason started on that). Jude has nowrealized that not all mom's work. We had to explain to him that Bryce, Katie and baby Claire would no longer be at Lynette's because their mom quit work. HMMMMM. He mulled it over and wanted to know why I couldn't quit work. The ball continues to roll as he tells Lynette that I am quitting too. I believe he FREAKED her out! So his new Revelation..... it is a choice. For me it is a choice. We could do without my working. Jason would have more time for work, his life would be a little easier. (he is so supportive : ) )We would have to tweak our lifestyle, but it could be done. This morning at breakfast, Jude looks at me over is Honey Nut Cheerios and says, "Mom, I want you to quit work." You are probably wondering; what did I tell him? Well, we are working on a plan so that I can be home more. He is OK with that. It is true. Next year.... is crazy. Jude is to start Kindergarten and Lily preschool. Lakota (as well as all other school districts) get to pick what time (am or pm) your child goes to Kindergarten. They can pick that assignment as late as 2 weeks prior to the start of school. So how the hell do you plan your schedule? WHO KNOWS. My sitter lives in the Sycamore School District, so I can't have her help. I don't want to switch sitters. I am looking into a church down the street that offers Kindergarten. Not my first choice, but it might do? I have emailed the Lakota school district for some answers. I haven't heard back. WHATEVER. So, yes, our plan is to have me stay at home more next year, because I have to make that choice. Yes, I will still work and that is my choice. But I have options. And I thought it would be easier when the kids started school... ha ha ha ha. WRONG.