What I want to be…
This entry was chosen as one of the best for the Business Channel “Take Your Sons and Daughters To Work Day” contest.
Your comments will count as votes – the most commented post between now and April 30 wins! The commenter wins and the blogger wins. So comment away!
What do you want to be? What do your kids want to be? How do childhood experiences affect your career?
All I ever wanted to be was a Mom. A Stay at Home, Milk and cookies making, PTA President, Class Mom – Mom. Maybe because my Mom wasn’t able to be that when I was a child, and I so wanted her to be. I was almost not able to do it, I was wrapped up in the let’s make money and give the kdis all the STUFF they want game, then I got and beat cancer, twice. The whole world became crystal clear at that point for me, and I quit my job, successfully had another baby and beat cancer. Then I settled down to Momydom and all the glory it meant to me. I am a NEVER HOME stay-at-home-Mom, exhausted more than I have even been in my LIFE, and enjoying every single second of it.
It’s not the right choice for everyone, but it was the right choice for us, and I am so happy with the ‘job” I have!
Celebrate Take Your Sons and Daughters to Work Day on April 24!
You have my vote! It’s one of the hardest yet most rewarding job anyone could ever have.
Marilyn
Huzzah! Bravo to you for taking that ever changing moment in life, and embracing it. Your kids will thank you no matter what choice you make, I’m glad you love the one you made!
Warm Blessings
I think girls need to know that this IS a worthy “career” choice! Children have value, and so does RAISING them!
Amazing how a serious moment in life can change our focus. :) Great post. :)
I love being a SAHM.
Jennifer
It is a tough job, but worth it!!
Great post! Atta girl!
Great job, Wendy!
I’m a SAHM and love it but I was a late bloomer… never intended to stay with the kids but hope to at least until they’re both in school.
Awesome post! Congrats on following your dream (and beating cancer!)
Love this! I am forwarding this to my sister and mom! Thanks!
I was one of the “bad” kids growing up. I experimented with alot of things I shouldn’t have. I drank and smoked and everyone thought I would do nothing with my life. Now I’m a registered nurse and I work in a children’s psychiatric hospital. Many of the kids we get are just like I was. Its nice to think I can use my past to help others now.
Love this post. I never wanted to be a mommy, but now I’m hooked.
Mothers are heros!
Take some time for YOURSELF!
What a wonderful post! I love it. :)
I’m so glad I get a chance to be at home, too!
Here’s my comment in support of Wendy! Yay for stay at home moms!
glad you got the job you wanted every one needs that.
Could anyone really achieve what they want to be without a wonderful mother cheering them on and being there for them. Wendy has my vote for best job!!
Love this post! Thank you for linking to it so we have the chance to read it.
SAHMs deserve a lot more credit than they get sometimes! I’ve always known I wanted to stay home with my kids when I’ve had children, but to all my teachers laughed when we had to write about what we wanted to be telling me that I had to get a “real job” and that staying home isn’t a “reality.” I’m living my dream job now with two kids!
Any job is great if you love doing it!
Very inspiring. It reminds me how much I love being a SAHM too.
Good luck – you have the same job as I do, and we both love it!
I chose the same profession and never regretted it. My “kids” are now in ages from 26 to 37 and I would do it all over again… oh wait, I am! I have a 16 month old granddaughter that I care for every day!
Nice writing! Very heartfelt.
Good for you! I’ve made the same choice, and am thankful to be able to do so! Blessings to you and your family!
What a sweet story!
Good luck, Wendy!
Stay at home moms rule!!!!!
I completely agree… it isn’t the right choice for everyone but I’m glad that it has worked out so well for you and your family!
Good luck!!!
I love being a SAHM, too!
Good job.
You can really be proud of being good at your job!! It is the most important job you could ever have.
I hate cancer…it took my mom and grandmother. So thrilled you’ve beaten it and are living your dream.
Nothing but smiles from me!
:)
Great post. Good luck!
Good luck! You did great!
great Wendy!
Great article! It awesome when you can live your dreams!
A very important and difficult job.
great post! and i’m looking forward to having your job :)
Awesome post. I always really only wanted to be a mom. I was blessed in that I was able to pursue my dream of becoming a nurse first.
Thanks for all the wonderful comments. Yes, I do hav ethe best, if not the most tiring job around, but I have some amazing colleagues, as well.