Leandra and I sat down this evening as she was looking at the various craft fairs that she has been doing traditionally over the past few years. Our past conversations usually revolve around if I can cover for her on a Saturday if she has to work. Of course, that conversation tends to happen the week of the event when she gets her schedule and she gives me the "puppy dog look."
With a baby on the way, we have had to start taking a long hard look at what can reasonably be done. For instance, there is a craft fair that she just got into last year called the Frog Follies. Unlike most craft fairs, this is a three-day show, which usually means that we can bring a good chunk of money.
This year, we have to start questioning whether or not we can do it at all. Work schedules, day care, and one car are all contributing factors as to whether or not we can make this work.
Sunday won't be a problem. Leandra will have that day off from work, until next November so I can stay home with the baby. Friday has the potential for some difficulty pending the day care situation, but should not be the end of the world.
Saturday will be sticky. Leandra will most likely be working at Opus 1, which means that I would be working the craft fair. I also would need to deal with the baby at the craft fair. Not ideal for a three-month old.
The money is good, we just need to figure out the details. Luckily, most craft fairs are one-day deals, but with Opus 1 being closed on Sundays, they can't give Leandra off every Saturday she requests without being unfair to the rest of the workers.
Looks like Dan and the baby are going to start getting really familiar with candles sales.
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I suspect it'll all work itself out, better than you imagined [most of the time], in the end. :)
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