2 1/2 months ago I made a decision to leave my job of 8 1/2 years to stay home with my kids, have more time to manage the house, start my blog design business and do what I was being led to do.  Even though I actually left my job 2 1/2 months ago, I made the decision about 1 year ago.  It took me that long to find the courage to do it.  The idea of leaving my job had really been pressing on me fo…