I sit here at my computer at work for the last time. The last few minutes of my "official" job before transitioning to full time stay-at-home mommy the minute I turn my car key in the ignition and watch the school fade from my rear view mirror.
It took several hours, but cleaning out my desk and packing up all my books, papers, lesson plans, and miscellaneous that have had a happy home here at school is now complete. The only things I have left to bring to my car are the pictures of Cavan that I just untaped from my wall.
My colleagues threw me a party today. And all shared kind words and well wishes through cards and hugs and personal goodbyes. I've had many jobs in my life, in many different lines of work. This is the first that I will truly miss (though I am looking forward to the one benefit of being a "retired" English teacher--no more papers to grade!)
I am looking forward to the next (sleepless) phase of life. There is no job as rewarding as parenting and soon bambino numero dos will be arriving. Let the adventure begin! I'm sure, come September, I will in no means be sad about not going back to work. But today is still bittersweet nonetheless.
Bittersweet is right. I have now learned through all phases of stay-at-home, work part-time, work full-time, that there really is no "perfect" arrangement (at least not for me). So enjoy your time at home with the kiddies. It is a precious time and you will get to soak it in, along with all the "extras" that come with that soaking. :)
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