I Am So Thankful

When I first became pregnant with Whit, I didn't think there was any way I would be able to stay at home with him. Scott and I are both teachers, and everyone knows teachers don't get paid nearly what they should for the immensely important job they do. However, a few months into my pregnancy, Scott announced to me that he would do whatever it took for me to be able to stay home with Whit for as long as possible, preferably until he starts kindergarten. In order to make that a reality, he is now teaching 7, that's right, 7 classes at Northview High School. In case you are unaware, the regular class load of a high school teacher is 5 classes. Scott chose to teach zero period SAT Math prep, a class that meets each day at 7:30am, as well as an extra Honors Algebra II class that meets during his planning period. For each additional class you teach, you get 20% more of your income. Because Scott is now teaching two extra classes, he gets 40% more than he would just teaching 5 classes. But he is not stopping there. He is also continuing to tutor in the afternoons and evenings after work and some on Sunday afternoons. We are fortunate enough to live in Alpharetta, where many, many parents deem it necessary for their children to have math tutors. Scott plans to tutor about 10-12 hours a week. This kind of schedule would make me go crazy very quickly, but if anyone can do it, Scott can. Words simply cannot express the gratitude I feel that Scott is making these sacrifices for us. Staying at home with Whit is the greatest gift in the world, and I am so blessed to have a husband who is so hard working and willing to go the extra mile to make it happen. So, Scott, this post is dedicated to you. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for all you do for us. Whit and I love you "to infinity and back!" You are the best husband and father anyone could ever hope for, and I truly do thank God every day for putting you in my life.