So I'm going back to work next year. Cameron will be in full-day kindergarten, and I no longer have any excuse for staying home. How do I feel about this? Mixed, definitely mixed.
I love waking up in my jammies, washing my face, brushing my teeth, and putting my glasses on. And staying that way all day long. Going back to work will mean waking up early, showering, (with conditioner and maybe even...shaving legs?) putting something nice on, and doing hair and makeup. Wow. I'm tired already. I can't use spending my day with adults as a plus, since I'll just be going from 5 kids to about 30. Of course, I won't have to make them lunch or change their diapers, or even just wipe their bottoms. That's a big plus.
I can't wait to feel like I'm doing something important again. In my heart and in most of my head I believe that raising children to love God and each other, and to be somone that others respect is the most important, sacred job there is. That's why I've been able to stay home for so long. But I'm ready to be important to the rest of the world, at least for a little while. It's hard to go to the Christmas party with Pat and respond, "I babysit." when someone asks me, "So, Stephanie, what do you do?" I guess they should be happy that I don't go into detail...
2 years ago
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I once read a joke that in the DC area, "what do you do" is the most common way to begin conversation-- we live in a competitive environment! You'll get used to the new routine... and get carryout sometimes like us. :)
Awww, come on (as my son is SOOO fond of saying recently), you don't have to shave your legs just 'cause your going to work--it's not like you're gonna be wearing dresses or something! LOL
Hmmm, the thought of not wiping bottoms sounds awfully nice though. I understand where you're coming from about being able to respond with a career label to the "what do you do" question, but sure am glad that I have never felt anything other than smug when I get to respond that I stay home with my kids. Of course, I don't have Pat as my husband...
I'm looking forward to doing something outside the home sometime soon, I guess. My problem is that I've never really found anything that I really LOVE to do career-wise...
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