Isn’t it Ironic
My college boyfriend was the second of four children. His mother had been a stay at home mom until the youngest one was in school, and my boyfriend occasionally made comments about what a great job I would do staying home with our future children. However, I did not see it that way at all. Yes, I loved kids, but my goal was to become an elementary school teacher, and I did not plan to quit my job to stay home and take care of babies. This was not the main reason why our relationship failed, but it was definitely a spoke in the wheel.
I’m sure you can imagine where this is going…
Fast forward almost 10 years to approximately 11:35 this morning when I walked to our mailbox with my letter of resignation. After lots and lots and lots of consideration, I reached the conclusion that resigning from my teaching job is what is best for our family. And even better than that, is knowing that being at home with Tiny and Buba is honestly and truly where I want to be right now.
I know it’s not forever. I will get back into teaching within the next three to five years. And yes, it will take some work to keep up my certification and to go through the job hunting/interviewing process again. But I love my role as a stay at home mom, and I’m just not ready to give it up yet. I will continue to do some private tutoring and know that that will help to keep my head in the world of education so I won’t feel as if I’ve been completely out of the loop when I decide to reenter the field.
Just a few days ago, the thought of writing my resignation letter, made my stomach turn and brought tears to my eyes. Thanks so much to the readers who left supportive comments, as well as friends who helped me tease out my irrelevant issues through emails and phone conversations. It was a hard decision to make, but I know it is the right one.
If you think it is best for yourself and your children, you are doing the right thing! Stick to your guns and don’t doubt your decision! It’s ooooooooook!
About the shawls…if you are just doing something simple, like I did, you could cheat and buy a knitting loom and make them right along side the ladies in the church, without having to know how! Only those ladies will know any different!
BTW, they are beautiful!
Hey, just wanted to chime in with a “good for you.” A hard decision, for sure, but sounds like the one that was right for you right now.
Hey Bean,
I know that must have been a hard decision. I like one of the comments that was made on an earlier post that we *can* have it all – just not at the same time. This is your time to be with T&B, and they sure are two lucky kiddos to have you as their mom!
I’m so glad you’ve closed this chapter, and that you’re realistic about reopening it the future. Hats off to you; I couldn’t do it.
Yeah!!! Go you for making your decision and then knowing it was the right one for you and your family 
I bet that’s a load off.
Yea!! I’m so happy for you! You sound like you really made the right choice, but thought through it before hand.
) Hubby is taking me to see the Nicolas Sparks book now a movie, Dear John. Can’t wait!
Have a great weekend, enjoy your Saturday tomorrow.