Chris has worked on Saturdays for a long time. And for a long time he has been so busy working and going to school that the kids often went days at a time without seeing him.
In July Chris got a job working for the hospital in addition to his satellite job, and since his school was then significantly less he started working 60-70 hours a week between the two jobs. On top of that, he came down with a bad case of Shingles, and was dealing (and is still dealing) with the effects from that.
Although we were enjoying having a good income again, since we had gone so long with him working a minimal amount, I started urging him to take Saturdays off work. He was reluctant because of the income, but we knew his health was suffering, and I also knew our family was suffering. And those things are just more important than money.
So for the last month Chris has had Saturdays off. And we love it. It is so nice to have a whole day with him every week! Today he made waffles for breakfast while I was at a baptism, and then spent time working in the yard with the boys while I worked inside. Later we took a walk at the river and went to the store as a family. When we came home he helped me make dinner, and then did the dishes afterward.
Last week we went hiking with some friends and their kids. I don't remember the last time we were able to do something like that with another family.
I know that at some point we will probably have to give up our Saturdays again, but for now I am just going to enjoy them and try not to take them for granted. The money we give up is nothing compared to the satisfaction and joy gained from having Chris home with us.
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