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Hi Angie! It is a hard decision, but you'll make the right one. I job shared when my daughter was 3 months old. I worked two days one week and 3 the next. I loved getting out of the house and back to my profession (nursing). I had a babysitter who lived across the street from me, so it was really convenient. I wouldn't have done anything differently, it worked perfectly for me. When she was about 18 months old, I started my teaching career. It was full-time, but very very flexible so I could be home with her anytime she was sick or needed me. I could also work from home some days too. It was great.
My advice is to follow your heart, and that is about more than Aiden. It sounds like a great opportunity to do some really important things for kids/families that really need help. That is very important. And it is important to use your education for the benefit of others. You have spent quality time with Aiden these past few months, and I think it would be fine to leave him 2 days a week. In a couple of years he will need to go to preschool a couple of days a week to learn to play with other kids. So, why not start now with this great job. But you have to be comfortable with it. It will be really hard the first few times, but then it becomes easier. He will be fine and you will be fine too.
The other thing to consider is your new home. There are bound to be expenses that you didn't think about and you having some income will help defuse the stress of being completely responsible for everything in the house. Being a new home, there won't be as many expenses as there will be later - but there will be things that you will want and a job will help with that.
You are such a thoughtful person, you will carefully consider the pros and cons and you will do what is right for you! Good luck!
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 Gayle
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