It's official....as of last Thursday, I am no longer employed by Frankfort School District 157c. My new bosses are two of the coolest kids in the world and I'm so excited for this new chapter in my life. It was a VERY hard decision to leave behind a career that I spent forever dreaming about, 6 years studying for (undergrad and masters), and 6 years doing. Teaching was definitely the best place for me as far as a job is concerned. I loved what I did and despite the challenging days or kids that pushed every last button, I am happy I spent the last 6 years in a profession that helped me make a difference in the lives of little kids. After becoming a mom, however, I've realized that there are no other kids who need me more than my own...and for now, that's who I'll be focusing on.
I give plenty of credit to those who balance a career and family, but I just never found a way to give 100% to every area of my life when I was working. I want to be a wonderful teacher and a wonderful mom, but somehow I find it incredibly difficult to do both at the same time. I know that someday I'll be back in the classroom and I'll appreciate it much more when my mind isn't preoccupied with the demands of baby/toddlerhood. It would be great if something part-time came along, but for now I'll just try to sub here and there (I want to stay in the loop since teaching changes so much year after year).
So, for now, it's day in and day out of changing diapers, dealing with temper tantrums, cleaning up messes, cooking, dusting, vacuuming, washing, and somehow keeping my sanity through it all. Along with the not-so-pleasant demands of being at home come some of the best rewards in the world. Day in and day out I'll also see my kids smiling, laughing, playing, singing, dancing, growing, changing, and hearing the most heartwarming words a mom can hear: "I love you Mommy". I know this is where I'm meant to be and there is definitely a wonderful sense of peace I have with the decision that has been made.
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Hey don't forget to add one more profession to your list - "wonderful teacher, wonderful mom, wonderful wife"! I was just reminded of that yesterday when I was listening to a radio program on Moody. The quote was something like "marriages were designed to survive the kids." They were actually talking to a woman who was in a different stage of life kid wise, but it was still a good reminder to me with all the constant kiddo care that consumes my day to remember that I also need to care for marriage and cultivate that relationship as well.
If you're ever cleaning in the afternoon and want to turn something on, Moody radio is 90.1. I enjoy listening to Midday Connection from 12-1pm and Chris Fabry Live from 2-4pm.
So happy for you that you get to stay home! You'll be so glad you are!
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