Excited about tomorrow...first day of school for my third grader and a teacher orientation with my kindergartner! I love that I don't wonder where the past nearly 6 years went and I’m not asking myself if I really have a kindergartner. The answer is she’s been with me for all that time (with the exception of two years of part-time daycare while I finished up my master’s degree).
September 15th marks six years ago that I worked full-time. At this time, that year, I was pouring with Type A qualities; making lists and schedules of how my newborn, toddler and I would fill our days. I had decided to be a stay-at-a-home, but not for one nanosecond did I believe I could truly “stay home” and be happy. At the drop of a hat I could tell anyone when storytimes, playgroups, or other child-centered activities were during the week.
Now I am busy filling my schedule with the time they are both at school. There will be no sitting on the couch watching movies. I am beginning a part-time job (more about that another time), and continuing to do the occasional subbing at my kids’ school, more volunteering in the school (hoping for some of it to be in their classrooms) and of course more running now that I can get back on a schedule! Half marathon in early November!
Six years ago many, many people told me that I would never regret staying at home with my kids and I thank them for their support and encouragement because guess what? They were all 100% correct. As for those lists and schedules I made, I’m so glad I had them for when we really needed them.
Part-time is perfect for me at this stage of motherhood. What job is perfect for you at this point in your life?
