Jesse 1 year

So, I've finally decided to take a stab at blogging. I know, I know - I'm a little behind the times I guess.

Anyway, Jesse turned 1 this past weekend. How does this change things? Well, for one, I've had to face the reality that my 'baby' isn't one anymore. He walks and runs everywhere and is very independent. Just like mom and dad, I guess. So, while I'm trying to figure out how I can still adapt to parenting (I'm sure it's a growing process for both of us!), I also need to provide the educational, emotional, physical, and spiritual support he needs. And who said that stay-at-home were just "housewives". It's a heavy load to feel all of that responsibility on yourself. I'm so glad that I can rely on others and their expertise - especially our Heavenly Father!

It also seems that alot of my friends are already onto having their 2nd babies. I must admit, I'm jealous. I love children and want to have more and more. But I have to keep in mind that my family is not any one elses family. My husband, Randy, works very hard and wants the best for us. He wants to wait. I need to respect that. He is the head of this family and it is incredibly important that I support him and be an example to Jesse, eventhough he is only 1. I am committing myself to being a Godly Woman more importantly than anything else.

My journey on becoming a Licensed In-Home Childcare Provider will be coming to an end soon. I've finished all my courses necessary and now just have to take the Infant and Child CPR class. Then I'll be sending my application for licensure off the DCF. I'm very excited because this means that I will be able to legally watch children in my home. If you've been contemplating this and live in the state of florida, here's the website - www.myflorida.com/childcare
**Please, if you know someone who is watching children in their house without being licensed, let them know. There are extreme legal consequences!!**