In recent weeks, I have been feeling extremely demoralized at work. I told Kel about calling it quits and taking a break from work.
It didn’t exactly come out as a “break from work”, but it came out much harsher. I told him that I ever gave him a chance to fulfill his dreams and I hope he is able to give me my chance too. I really want to fulfill my dreams once in my lifetime. Or it shall be a lifelong regret for me.
What dream is that? You guess it right: to be a SAHM
After a long, long pause, Kel finally said,”OK, you can quit your job come end of this year and go and fulfill your dreams.”
And I never expected that answer.
I mean, I have lamented, complained, hinted, blatantly spelt, and we have talked about this topic for the longest time. Each time, we both knew it is quite impossible because living in Singapore with single income is too much stress for the bread winner. However, it feels a little different this time. Perhaps my dreams will really come true.
The next day, we brought the kids out and Missy 10 asked to buy some beads from Spotlight to make some crafts. The beads cost $6.99. I thought to myself: If I were no longer working, will I even buy those beads? I had Continue reading “Getting prepared to be a SAHM”