August 31, 2009
Monday, August 31st, 2009As Monday Mom, I guess my blog will be read on everyone’s favorite day. I know, I know….
Most people don’t like Mondays anymore than having root canals. I am one of those odd people who love starting a new week, a fresh start, our trash goes out on Sunday nights, laundry is typically caught up, weekly grocery trip is complete, and all is well. My life is a lot like a Monday right now – new beginnings. In your 30s, new beginnings aren’t as exciting as they were during the college years. They are a bit scary. But change happens, whether we want it or not. There is a lot of change in my life right now, a new adventure everyday! I look forward to giving you a glimpse into my world on Mondays.
My world – well, right now the one word to describe my world is SURVIVAL! I am a recently-single mom of a terrific 3-year old boy. Last month we moved into my parents’ house (that adjustment will require an entirely different blog entry). I also own a teaching company and edit/contribute to an online educational non-profit. I work about 99% from home with no childcare. I work nearly fulltime hours, so it is a struggle some days. So to sum up my life – I am a work at home, business owning, single mother of a 3-year old. He is turning 4 in a few months, and I am in complete denial that he is growing into a little boy now.
The most important facet of my life right now is motherhood. This has been true ever since I laid my eyes on my child. I had been teaching fulltime in the public school system, at a job that I loved. I had every intention of going back when my son was 1-year old. Well, things change (another new beginning). I wanted to find a way to stay home AND make a fulltime income (which was really necessary). It is great that I can work around my son’s schedule, but hard because I have little to no time to myself.
Most days, I feel as if I am a pentagon living in a world of triangles. I stay home, but I am not a stay-at- home mom. I work, but I don’t have childcare. I was married, but even then was basically a single mom, so never really had a partner. Don’t get me wrong, I think normalcy is over-rated, and I am a “proud pentagon.” I am really looking forward to sharing my adventures, triumphs, and failures with you every Monday! Maybe there will be some other pentagons (or triangles, rectangles, or squares) that find this blog as a support and even a way to laugh at the “uniqueness” of our lives. I welcome any comments or questions, and will answer as honestly and quickly as possible.