When I was a young girl, I never really dreamed of being a Mom. Instead, I dreamed of making money and being good at whatever I did. That 'whatever' was always something different.
The earliest memory I have of professional dreams had me being a criminal judge. Then I realized I needed to go to law school. Later, I wanted to be a flight attendant, but I eventually accepted the harsh reality that I am afraid of flying. In college, I had four majors- if you include the 'undecided' I was marked as for a year and a half. I eventually graduated with a degree in Broadcast Journalism and only worked in radio for a year before I moved onto State Government. Eventually, I landed in what had been the most rewarding job to date (until motherhood, of course!)- working for the forest products industry.
Through all of these years, I have done everything from serving as a turndown maid at a quaint beachside hotel to building riding lawn mowers. And now? Now, I am working where I am meant to be working. At home.
Never have I had a job so important as the one I have now. I am a Mom. I work 24 hours a day and my boss is two months old. Cutest boss ever, I must admit. It's different. No big business trips, projects or meetings on the calendar. No calendar, actually. Just a piece of paper with doctor appointments listed at this point. I hear that will change eventually, but for now, life is simple. AND I LOVE IT! Yeah, the money is no longer being deposited into my checking account twice a month, but the pay is so rewarding. And if you are wondering, I am blessed with a husband that works very hard for us to have the luxury of me being at home with our daughter, although, I do have to remind him that I am a 'Stay at Home Mom' not a 'Housewife.' Not the same thing.
I plan to use this blog to share my thoughts and experiences in this new role. A role that is not about making money, but about fostering love, growth, development, productivity, drive and happiness in one's life. All of this requires me to do the best job I can do every single day. Being a Stay at Home Mom is so very different from anything I ever imagined for myself, but one thing is for sure, it is the most rewarding and the most important role I will ever have. And I am loving every second of it!
