So I haven't really been been keeping up with the blogging, because I've been busy keeping up with my son. He just turned two last week, and is turning out to be an awesome little guy!
He is so happy, and everyone who meets him adores him. My wife and I have been amazed at how happy and friendly he is all the time. The only time that he really gets crabby or naughty is when he's ready for bed. But since we've realized this, he's been even easier to put down for naps, and to bed at night. We just have to catch him at the right time. If we wait too long, he can get over-tired and things can get a little hairy... :-/
The business is still going along quite well, with Amanda continuing to run it and me continuing to be Jamey's primary care-giver. We both love this arrangement since we are both doing something we love. It's amazing how much better life is when you're not doing something because you have to, but rather because you want to. I am actually looking to completely quit my old day job (again). I've been working one day a week for about the last eighteen months now, but it's time to stop that and only work projects now. Doing this will allow us just that much more freedom to schedule our lives and do what we need/want to do whenever we feel the need/want. :-)
It still blows me away that we have this opportunity. I feel like I'm practically retired at age 34. My father-in-law is now looking to retire soon as well, and this has really driven home the feeling, because once that happens no one will be leaving the house on a regular basis to go to work. Our only obligations will be to get our packages to the post office. It's kinda crazy when you think about it!
In order to facilitate the growing business, we have decided to move it into one of our out buildings. This will nearly double the amount of space that we can dedicate to the business, and will make it much easier to setup an efficient workflow. It might be a bit of a slow process, but it will definitely be worth it in the end. The building is currently being used for storage for a lot of our extra/seasonal stuff. In order to allow us to use it for the business, it is going to take some slight upgrading including some electrical changes, weather-sealing, flooring, and paint. We also purchased a ton of shelving from one of our small suppliers who recently went out of business, so we'll have plenty of space to organize the business stock, and some more left over to help organize the storage space. It's an exciting change, and Amanda and I can't wait for it to be completed.
I'll also have a small workshop area in the building like I do now, and am looking at ways to add some new items to our product line! It will give me something more to tinker with, and hopefully allow us to grow the business even further. :-)
I guess that's about it for now. Maybe I'll post some pictures soon of the building before we got started, and some progress pictures along the way...
