So, I got a new job. I will no longer be with my beautiful daughter all day, everyday. I have to admit, I'm nervous! The good news is that she won't be far from me (right across the hall as a matter of fact), but it's just not the same!
When I was pregnant, I was sure that I was going back to work and my daughter would be in Day Care. Unfortunately, after crunching the numbers, we couldn't afford that option. Now, I have to wonder if it would have been easier doing day care starting at a younger age rather than during "toddlerhood." In the long run, I know this is going to be the best option for everyone. I'll get my adult interactions, and my daughter will learn to survive with other caregivers.
This whole job thing isn't the direction I was hoping to go. I was hoping that eventually I could be a stay at home mom (and that's still my hope). I know you must be thinking "what about that adult contact you were yearning for?" Am I right? I feel that if I were a full time stay at home mom, I would make a point to find a playgroup. That's not so easy when you're only a stay at home mom one day a week. My one day home, I do the grocery shopping, the laundry, some cleaning.
So for now, I'm back to teaching! Maybe someday my dreams of being a stay at home mom will be an option, but for now...this is what's best for my family! Happy Teaching!
Good luck with the new job! I know it probably won't be easy but look at the positives of this. You will have more adult interaction and Shea will have some time to play with lots of other kids, which could benefit her too. :) Just remind me of all of this when I post my blog about how much I wish I could stay home with my babies. They aren't even here yet and I am DREADING that day!!! I hope the transition is a smooth one for all of you!
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