I never imagined myself not working once I finished college, I mean isn't that why people go to college to have careers? Even after my baby girl was born I knew I had to figure out a balance between having a career and being the best mom possible. I grew up with both parents working and I think I turned out pretty darn good, so I definitely see no harm in both parents working.
When Elizabeth was 7 weeks old I took that plunge and oh boy was it one of the hardest things I ever did, but I knew I wanted to return back to work. Everything was going great I was working 4-8 hours a day depending on class sizes and being able to spend lots of quality time with Lizzy and then came Christmas break.
Lizzy and I decided to go home and visit and when I returned I returned to a job that did not have funding, seriously you mean the government ran out of funding! I was mad, but there wasn't much I could do so I decided to take advantage of my time off. I would keep Lizzy home from daycare some days and spend time with her and on other days I would sub at the local middle school. I applied for several jobs, but had only interviewed for a few.
I was beginning to give up hope and then the call came last week that a school off base had a middle school teacher opening and they wanted to know if I could start the following week. I was estatic. I tried not to sound to excited, but who was I kidding, I missed the classroom so I eagerly said yes and sent a confirmation email within the hour.
I have only been out of work for a few months now, but now it's going to be about getting back into a routine and making sure I don't take away any quality time with Lizzy. So here's to a new day, a new job and beginning another journey.
