I'm a stay-at-home mom. Well, yes, that's what I've been for the last year, but now it's "official." This year I was on a leave of absence from my job as a kindergarten teacher and had the option of coming back to my same position for the 2009-2010 school year. And today, I officially resigned my position. I will not be going back to teaching in the fall.
Bryce and I actually made this decision a few months back. Initially, this year at home was going to be a trial run. I've been home before - when we were first married, I spent a few months as a housewife before beginning my semester of student teaching. I hated it. I was new to the area and had NO friends here. We lived in a tiny apartment with no projects to keep me busy. I was so lonely and bored out of my mind! I was a complete grump and Bryce didn't think I should ever be allowed to stay home again. Well, after a few years of teaching, I decided that when we had a baby, I wanted to try and stay home. Bryce agreed that I could take the leave of absence, and if I didn't like staying home, I'd be able to go right back to my job. Well, long story short, I love being home with Trevin. I can't imagine a better spot to be in at this time in my life. So Bryce and I decided that I could officially resign and stay home with Trevin indefinitely. I feel so blessed to be able to do that.
It feels a little weird. Not too weird, but a little - knowing that I won't be in the classroom anymore, knowing that I don't have a job to fall back on anymore. And in this economy, some of you may be thinking I'm crazy. But you know what? I feel so confident in my decision to be home with my son. I will never get this time with him again. He's going to grow so fast, and before I know it, he'll be moving out and I'll wonder where the time went.
Will I ever go back to teaching? I honestly don't know. I kind of don't think so, but that's a big statement to make, so maybe I won't make it. My dream? To find something I love doing and make a living at it. (But who doesn't have that dream? Love your job - that's a novel idea!) I've thought about writing a children's book or making/decorating cakes. I'm not a big risk-taker though, and making a living on something like that involves a certain degree of risk. Maybe I should just go for it, though.
For now, I'm looking forward to spending my time as a mommy and wife (and maybe an occasional substitute teacher)!
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Congratulations! I still remember when I made it "official". I balled! I was so torn. I knew I wanted to be home, but I loved my job.
So glad you're loving it, and I don't think you're crazy at all!
How exciting for you!!
That is great, Audrey! So does that mean that you will start trying for another baby soon?
I am SO jealous! Thrilled that you guys are able to make it work though :)
I do not think you're crazy! We barely get by on Knute's income, but like you, I think it is so worth it!!!!! Don't ever feel guilty about it. Being very deep into children's lives...I can tell you from experience that children who have a stay at home mom thrive more so than those whose mother's are unable to stay home or choose not to. The latter makes me sad. What I find even more sad, are the mom's who send their children to daycare at two or three years of age and call it preschool. Keep your babies at home...they grow up way too fast and you'll regret not having spent that time with them!
I totally relate to the mixed emotion, but I also agree that you are making the right decision....you will NEVER regret it! It was fun hearing about your "love story" tonight and hanging out!!!
that would be fun to have that option to just "pick up a shift" whenever you feel like you need a break or want a little extra cash!
congrats on finalizing your decision.
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