The Next Chapter

There are several kinds of mothers in the world. There are those who work full-time, part-time or not at all. And by "work" I mean, they work for an employer who gives them a paycheck and they report to bosses and have those annoying yearly reviews. Because we all know that having a child is a whole different kind of work. Regardless of the work situation, all* mothers are hopelessly devoted to their children.

I worked full time for nearly five years while Jon and I prayed for a little one to enter our lives. I grew in my responsibility, job title, salary and over time, I became very comfortable with myself as a working woman. I was blessed to be in that kind of environment.

And then he came.

And while I had always kinda seen myself as working-type of mother, once I met this cute little man, I knew there was no way I could sit in an office 40 hours a week. I proposed a part-time schedule and was rejected. So, beginning November 20, I will officially be a stay-at-home mom.

It's better this way. Because even though I wanted to be a part-time employee, I will always be a full-time, hopelessly devoted, mom.

*Except those sad mothers that we see sometimes in the news.