Ready of not here comes school year 2012/13. I am not sure why but my kids do not what to go back to school. I asked if they want me to homeschool and they all yell, "NO!" They all have good teachers so I am not sure why they don't want to go back. Maybe we have too much fun in the summer.
As we prepare for another year of school I am thinking about the what is in store for me this year too. Today I found my mind wondering all over the map of my life. I think that this year will be my last year of stay at home mom. I really enjoy my time home without the kids but on the flip side I really miss them and dislike being a stay at home mom without anyone here. I know I could do a better job of managing and cleaning house but in reality 100% of my time is not needed here at home. I am ready to contribute monetarily. I might only say these things because my chosen profession is teaching so I will have all the same days off as they have give or take a few. Really one of the best profession choices for a mom that wants to be home with their kids.
Then my thought go to that fact I actually spent more time in college than in my field of study. Somedays I joke and say I am an overeducated housewife and somedays that fact irks me. Then I think how blessed I am to be an overeducated housewife and be content.
Then my thoughts stray to my past. How I was labeled a potential drop out. I sat wondering how in the world I ended up in the teaching field when labeled a potential drop out. Then how a potential drop out ends up in college for 6 years and two degrees. The only thing I can come up with is that my personality will not let someone tell me I am a failure or that I have the potential to fail. Those words are harsh. I told you I am all over the place today. The mind is a slippery slope.
Then I started to think about actually going back to teaching. I have not been in the classroom for 10 years. That is longer than I was in the classroom. I feel like I am starting all over. Technology has changed a lot in 10 years. This year our school district is going to all digital media for textbooks, k -12th grade. The only advantage I might have next year is that it will still be pretty new. It is nice to meet other teachers that took 10 to 15 years to be home for their families. It gives me hope that I can adjust and get a job.
In the ten years I have been a stay at home mom our household income has increased making it not necessary for me to work and continue to live a pretty nice lifestyle. Plus the hubby likes having this luxury in life too. I do a lot for us as a family. If I go back to work everyone is going to have to do more and my husband knows this more than anyone. I don't mind doing the family appointments and running kids here and there, that is my job. If I work outside of the home someone else might have to stay home if someone is sick, or take off early to make an appointment.
So all that to say here I am in year two of not working but sending my kids to school. I hope to manage my time better than last year. I do plan on working on my state certification which will mean studying, testing and paperwork. I am excited about what this year has in store for us. I hope to treat this year as my last hurrah before becoming a working mom. I have big plans for going back to work but I will hold off until I actually get a job to share.
As we prepare for another year of school I am thinking about the what is in store for me this year too. Today I found my mind wondering all over the map of my life. I think that this year will be my last year of stay at home mom. I really enjoy my time home without the kids but on the flip side I really miss them and dislike being a stay at home mom without anyone here. I know I could do a better job of managing and cleaning house but in reality 100% of my time is not needed here at home. I am ready to contribute monetarily. I might only say these things because my chosen profession is teaching so I will have all the same days off as they have give or take a few. Really one of the best profession choices for a mom that wants to be home with their kids.
Then my thought go to that fact I actually spent more time in college than in my field of study. Somedays I joke and say I am an overeducated housewife and somedays that fact irks me. Then I think how blessed I am to be an overeducated housewife and be content.
Then my thoughts stray to my past. How I was labeled a potential drop out. I sat wondering how in the world I ended up in the teaching field when labeled a potential drop out. Then how a potential drop out ends up in college for 6 years and two degrees. The only thing I can come up with is that my personality will not let someone tell me I am a failure or that I have the potential to fail. Those words are harsh. I told you I am all over the place today. The mind is a slippery slope.
Then I started to think about actually going back to teaching. I have not been in the classroom for 10 years. That is longer than I was in the classroom. I feel like I am starting all over. Technology has changed a lot in 10 years. This year our school district is going to all digital media for textbooks, k -12th grade. The only advantage I might have next year is that it will still be pretty new. It is nice to meet other teachers that took 10 to 15 years to be home for their families. It gives me hope that I can adjust and get a job.
In the ten years I have been a stay at home mom our household income has increased making it not necessary for me to work and continue to live a pretty nice lifestyle. Plus the hubby likes having this luxury in life too. I do a lot for us as a family. If I go back to work everyone is going to have to do more and my husband knows this more than anyone. I don't mind doing the family appointments and running kids here and there, that is my job. If I work outside of the home someone else might have to stay home if someone is sick, or take off early to make an appointment.
So all that to say here I am in year two of not working but sending my kids to school. I hope to manage my time better than last year. I do plan on working on my state certification which will mean studying, testing and paperwork. I am excited about what this year has in store for us. I hope to treat this year as my last hurrah before becoming a working mom. I have big plans for going back to work but I will hold off until I actually get a job to share.
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