Change is good.
For one main reason...
My priorities have changed. For example, I don't know the last time I went to a Happy Hour... I do know if we had made it to the park enough times so Allie can enjoy her swing time before the sun sets. Yesterday, I was craving more than anything to go to the Blue Moose for $1.50 bottle night where I would start the night out with a great group of girls and run into K-States graduating classes of 2004 to 2006 trying to relive the college Thursday nights. Now, I am just glad I have my quarterly Dinner Club weekends, Kappa annual reunions, Weddings, Bachelorette parties, Shower weekends to remind me how much friends matter in life. You always need to make time with your friends even if it only happens once in awhile.
Fashion, now I am more concern about getting Allie cute outfits or outfits that fit bc she is growing like a beanstalk! Recently though, we went to Orlando Outlet malls. I was selfish, I bought items for myself again! It was wonderful to walk away with a Kate Spade, Coach, Nike bag filled with items for myself. I will never be able to give up shopping...
Savings, my main concern was funding the next big trip to go to Europe, Mexico, didn't matter, I wanted to go everywhere! Now, how much we can put away for our home, retirement, and Allie's college savings. Yes, we already have a 529 plan set up and contributing to it monthly. I believe I was in college 6 years ago and wait, Nick is still in college!
Job, shockingly, I love my job. I love the people I work with, the challenges they give me, the trust they have in me, bonuses, everything about it! I never thought I would succeed at being a working mom, but here I am. Stay at home moms, I am still jealous everyday of your career path, one day I hope to join you... But for now when life hands you a lemon, make lemonade and add vodka, spice it up!
