Today is the first day in 24 years that I did not get up and go to school, either as a student or a teacher. I thought it would be a little easier transition, but at the end of the day, I know this is right where I need to be. HOME with my BOYS.
Today, I miss my school, teachers/ friends, principals, office staff, my team, students and their families. Today, I don’t miss the stress, lunch duty, testing, indoor recess, crazy parents, meetings, going to bed at 9:00 and up at 5:00AM, and deadlines. All part of being a teacher/educator.
I am a teacher, have always wanted to be a teacher, I know it’s my calling and I WILL return as a teacher, but I am a MOTHER first and know that this is where I need to be right now. I don’t know how long I am able to stay home with my boys, but I do know how thankful I am for this time and I know I will NEVER regret it. I am going to take advantage of every single day I have at home with my boys. They may not remember it, but I will and that is important to me. I can always be a teacher, but my boys will not always be this size.
I have more respect for and admire moms who work and are able to come home and take care of their kids and husbands. I am exhausted just taking care of my boys, feeding them, cooking, cleaning, and being a good wife at the same time. I will eventually learn how to juggle being a mom, wife, and be a good teacher.
It’s not always easy, perfect and wonderful, but I know this is RIGHT WHERE I NEED TO BE!
No comments:
Post a Comment