Keeping up with the Joneses: Back to Work

Back to Work

Yep, I am going back to work next week. I accepted a long term subbing position (a maternity leave) teaching 2nd grade at Cherry Creek Academy where I used to work. I'll be working full-time for 10 weeks. The girls will be attending a daycare center that is right in our neighborhood.

I am so nervous. Even though I truly feel like this is the right decision, I am still so worried about my girls. I know they'll probably adjust better than I do, but what if they don't?!?

And, then I remind myself that it's only 10 weeks. I mean seriously, how many stay at home moms get the opportunity to be a working mom for a short period of time.

I'm excited to have something to add to my resume because even though I think doing letter of the week with my kids is super awesome, it probably won't sound as impressive to a future employer.

I'm excited to make a little money. After paying for daycare it's not a ton but it's enough to make it worthwhile. It will feel good to contribute financially instead of only contributing through my amazing cooking and cleaning skills. ; )

I'm also excited to feel valued. Feel like I'm doing well at something. (Not looking for a pity party but let's be honest, toddlers and preschoolers don't exactly appreciate the fresh fruit and vegetable juice you make them or that you change their diaper so they don't get a diaper rash or that you organize their playroom so they have all the pieces to every toy, etc...)

With that said, I do value my time at home with them and know that they do to. Which, is why I'm hoping I don't love the working mom thing and it will only recharge me to be a better stay at home momma when I'm finished.

Trust me, I realize how lucky I am that I get the option to be home and also have a career that I love that I know I'll be able to return to someday. I will never take that for granted.