Right now I am sitting at my adjunct office desk and typing on a lovely, new computer at this brand new campus of my Technical College, where I teach Spanish. Thankfully, I am now in this new building, around the corner to Sullivan's child care at a quaint, country Baptist Church (read-kid-centered and all come dressed in the Target special! :)), and I even have a smartboard and a computer in my new classroom. For these things, I give thanks. In response to some recent friends' posts on mothering+staying sane+having to work, etc., I have been thinking on how I am making my own path. I was originally so sad and worried about having to work, but now I realize that it brings me sanity and productivity in several key ways.
One, I only have to work two days a week. Awesome! This brings perfect harmony for me, 2 days teaching Spanish (nourishing and challenging my mind), 5 days being a mom and wife as best I can (nourishing my soul and spirit). I don't think I would have this peace if I did have to work full-time, but if God gave us that lot, I know He would give me the grace to do it.
Secondly, I am much more productive when I have a busy work day. It forces me to use my time wisely and effectively unlike my other unstructured, do-whatever days. Just this mornnig, dropping Sull at school at 7:50a, allowed me to come here, work in an office and get a whole day's school work and prep done before 10:45am. By 10:45am at home I am lucky to have cared for Sullivan and had some cereal and coffee. I do love a good lazy morning, but today I feel refreshed by the freedom in completion! I am ready for classes to begin on Tuesday.
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Well said Catie! It is always a beautiful thing when we find balance and harmony in our lives. A happy mama makes a happy baby!
you go girl.
Love the new look of the blog...although I also was a fan the the previous design! It is great that you are enjoying work. I was wary of going back to work after being a stay at home mama, but in all honesty the 12 hours I have a week with patients is such a blessing and adds new perspective every day. You are doing a great job!
Agh! A good day for you! Just 6 months ago I was enjoying the same schedule...working 2 days and being a mom and wife the remainder. I miss that balance; however, I have FINALLY found joy in being a full-time stay at home. I am so happy for you...and that new computer and smartboard don't hurt a bit!
Catie:
I am blessed to view this post of yours, and happy to hear that you are happy with the new computer. Best of all, Sullivan is close by which makes it extra nice. You seem to have the balance you need and that's great! God bless you, Lee, Sullivan and family.
Catie I am so glad to have read this. I am amazed how fast these weeks of maternity leave are flying by and as each day passes I dread the day I have to leave him. I too will be working 2 days a week- so to know that you are enjoying it makes me feel so much better!!
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