Scoop For Blog Readers!
Well, I thought my blog readers should hear it from me: I have officially quit my job to stay home with the girls full-time and write.
It is ironic that today was the day I resigned as the girls were exhausted, cranky and uncooperative all day. For my own sanity and to insure I didn't lose my nerve, I made the call fairly early this morning. During the call, (I mean literally during the call) La Nina had an accident while sleeping in the stroller. As I wrapped up the call, she woke up wet, kicked her sister and both kids simultaneously started wailing. And that was the high point of my day--because it was the only time they were both asleep. By day's end, I wanted to call back and beg my boss to forget the earlier conversation, but I didn't.
This is not a decision that I made lightly or that came easily to me. I have always had a job outside the home and frankly, a great deal of my identity is wrapped up in the success I have had working. Most importantly, I am a person who really enjoys working. It is nice that I am decent financial contributor to the family, but I can't ignore the fact that after day care and taxes, I am working for minimum wage. Ok, a little more than that, but not enough for me to want to deal with getting out of the house by 8AM every morning with a 3 year old and an 18 month old in tow.
Also, I really enjoy spending time with the girls. I miss my girls when I am working. I want a Summer with them. I want to take them to the pool, make sure they get swim lessons and maybe get La Nina into a gymnastics class. It is tough to do all this when you are working 40+ hours a week.
Just as important in my decision, I want to write. All my life I have wanted to write. And somehow in pursuing a career I forgot about what I really enjoy: writing. This blog has reminded me of a long forgotten passion and I don't think I can turn it off again. With a big birthday looming this Summer, I am forced to realize I am not getting any younger AND let's face it, my kids are excellent muses for me.
So, I am officially a stay at home Mom and a struggling free lance writer. I really want to write a book and I really want to enjoy a Summer with my girls. I am not sure how this is all going to work, but I am going to give it a try. I will try to include my own journey in the blog, as I have been told that once you quit your "real" job, it is quite an adjustment.
It is ironic that today was the day I resigned as the girls were exhausted, cranky and uncooperative all day. For my own sanity and to insure I didn't lose my nerve, I made the call fairly early this morning. During the call, (I mean literally during the call) La Nina had an accident while sleeping in the stroller. As I wrapped up the call, she woke up wet, kicked her sister and both kids simultaneously started wailing. And that was the high point of my day--because it was the only time they were both asleep. By day's end, I wanted to call back and beg my boss to forget the earlier conversation, but I didn't.
This is not a decision that I made lightly or that came easily to me. I have always had a job outside the home and frankly, a great deal of my identity is wrapped up in the success I have had working. Most importantly, I am a person who really enjoys working. It is nice that I am decent financial contributor to the family, but I can't ignore the fact that after day care and taxes, I am working for minimum wage. Ok, a little more than that, but not enough for me to want to deal with getting out of the house by 8AM every morning with a 3 year old and an 18 month old in tow.
Also, I really enjoy spending time with the girls. I miss my girls when I am working. I want a Summer with them. I want to take them to the pool, make sure they get swim lessons and maybe get La Nina into a gymnastics class. It is tough to do all this when you are working 40+ hours a week.
Just as important in my decision, I want to write. All my life I have wanted to write. And somehow in pursuing a career I forgot about what I really enjoy: writing. This blog has reminded me of a long forgotten passion and I don't think I can turn it off again. With a big birthday looming this Summer, I am forced to realize I am not getting any younger AND let's face it, my kids are excellent muses for me.
So, I am officially a stay at home Mom and a struggling free lance writer. I really want to write a book and I really want to enjoy a Summer with my girls. I am not sure how this is all going to work, but I am going to give it a try. I will try to include my own journey in the blog, as I have been told that once you quit your "real" job, it is quite an adjustment.
posted by One Lucky Mom @ 9:14 PM
1 Comments:
At 7:48 AM ,
Anonymous said...
Cheers to you for recognizing what you think is important... I envy you and only hope that I can also be a stay at home Mom someday.
I love your blogs and articles here and there... best of luck with your new journey!
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