So I got my paperwork for the district...my 5 years is "up" for family leave. I either go back to work this fall, or I resign. I told myself that if we don't have another, I'll go back part time. If we do have another...I'll resign. Well...looks like I am resigning. I have mixed emotions. Most of me feels pretty good about the decision. I love being a full time mom, and all that comes with it. I have so loved my time with the girls. Buuuut, there is a part of me that misses teaching. I really did love my job. I loved the excitement of teaching a child to learn how to read....I miss setting up my classroom, laminating projects, discovering a great read aloud or slam dunking a lesson. I get conflicted at times...for being an educated woman...with so much schooling under my belt-and using it, where? And realllllly, in this economy....QUITTING? Geesh, what am I thinking?! I feel sooo fortunate that is a choice I get to make, but still...I know I know, I can always go back. And of course, I have used the tools of teaching with raising and teaching my own.
Feels like no matter what a woman decides...to stay home or work...its a tough decision...one that pulls on your heartstrings no matter what.
For me..I feel good about putting my career on hold to raise my daughters and soon my itty bitty boy.
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