Contemplation of Part-time vs Full-time

I've been contemplating on the thought of working on a part-time basis since I started work after maternity leave... The thought of being able to spend more time with my precious gal has been hovering in my mind for long - dis' my heart's desire. It has not been easy to think about switching from full-time to part-time, as part-time jobs are so limited - and as I plan to go into the workforce again when my gal is older, say when she enters Primary 1, I might still explore into the possibility of working full-time. My concern is just that I might miss out on the years of experience that I could have had, if I were to work full-time from now until when Karis is 7 years old.

Time really flies! Karis will be coming to 6 months old in two days' time! I really hope that I could be a part of her life during her first two years. I was talking to an MSc learner undertaking her course in my company - she had worked as a VP in a bank and has a 2 years old boy. She has decided to make it all quits in her high-flier position as the time spent in work has been way too much despite her switch from full-time to part-time. My conversation with her brought reinforcement to my contemplating thoughts. To a certain extent, it has brought more courage to me to go into the "untrekked" path of taking a part-time job for the first time in my life :)

As He is the same yesterday,today and forever, and as He has always been faithful to me in the past, I know that He will be faithful to me again once more. I know and believe that I am crowned with His mercies and lovingkindness, because I have tasted that before. He will continue to guide me according to his ways and when there is no way, He will provide a way out. And His way(s) is always perfect - better than what I can ever think of !

Karis' Smile has brought me Gladness

Usually my dear hubby and I will reach for home after work, unless we have friends' gathering due to birthday celebrations, or for my dear hubby, a game of badminton with his buddies.
Unexpectedly, both of our dinner gathering with friends have been cancelled, and as such we met up for a dinner at Ikea.

When we reach home at 8pm plus, Karis has almost fell into deep sleep, until she heard shuffles of sounds from my dear hubby. The playful side of her immediately aroused and she opened her eyes. She smiled so responsively once seeing me and her daddy.

Stretching out my hands, I carried her out from her cot and hugged her. She was so excited that her legs were kicking in the air.

Karis' smile always brings gladness to my heart and assurance that she is well, and most happy to see her parents.

It has always been most heartwarming and refreshing to my soul, to see Karis' smile. Babies' smile and happiness are always so innocent and pure. It just brings a fresh sweep of peace and joy to your soul, especially after a hard day's work. Even more is so, when your own little precious one smiles ever so sweetly to you :)