End of an Era

My days as a stay at home mom are coming to a close!  I have accepted a job offer to work as a Learning Consultant at Kaiser in Oakland.  I start on May 21.  When Marshall starts Kindergarten at the end of August, he'll enroll in the after school care program.  Until then, I hope to employ a college student nanny for the summer.  I definitely feel a sense of sadness about leaving Marshall, but I do think the time is right to purse this opportunity.

“Stepping onto a brand-new path is difficult, but not more difficult than remaining in a situation, which is not nurturing to the whole woman.” -Maya Angelou

Marshall is 5

Time has escaped me yet again. We've kept busy since I last wrote. Marshall turned 5 in March. He had a party at a gymnastics place and enjoyed leaping around with his friends. We spent a weekend in Cayucos, visiting family and friends. Chris ran another half marathon. I went on an overnight trip to Capitola with my book club, Chris and I have enjoyed a few date nights, and we celebrated a nice Easter with Mary Ann and John. Today, Marshall had his 5 year check-up and Kindergarten exam. He is 36 pounds, 40 inches tall, and in great health.