Done
I’m done. Finished with my day home. For five years I took care of kids so I could stay at home with my own kids. Now my son will be in Grade one so I will be returning to work part-time. I’m glad. Both my kids and I are tired of the intrusion. It’s hard to take care of other people’s kids for ten hours a day. My son is especially tired of kids being in our home day after day. So, I’ve closed my doors. Only my family and close friends understand how I feel and are happy for me. I do get odd reactions from other people though. I get the feeling they are surprised that I’m happy to move on. Like I should be sad or something. After all, when taking care of a pack of kids all day one should be patient and loving at all times. Right. What kind of person am I for not loving children to stay in the business. These same people who give me that “stare” when I tell them of my new life they will tell me that they could never do what I did. Then why do they expect me to do this? I never intended to make child care my career. I did go to college after all.
For the summer, I’ve been working at Michaels Arts and Crafts part-time in the evenings and weekends. At this moment, I do not have a permanent job in my field. The only type of job that I could find that works off-set my husbands hours are retail. Let me tell you that retail sucks. First of all, the pay stinks. I might as well pay them to work there. Second, the hours stink. I HATE working Saturdays and Sundays. Hate it. Also, I’m on my feet constantly and walking around the store a lot. It keeps my body slim but my feet hurt. I could not work on my feet all day unless I was being paid very well for it. Make it worth my while. But, it is fun to see all the new products come in.
I’ve been scrapbooking all year since January. I have been working on heritage scrapbooks which will be given to my brothers and my parents for Christmas. That is a lot of work boy. As soon as the summer is over I’m getting back to it. I’m also making a baby book for my nephew’s first birthday which is in December. I’ve put my sewing on hold for this year. I’m going to finish my coat that I started late last year. But, for now I’m enjoying the beautiful weather and my summer holidays.
In Stitches
Congratulations on getting to move on! I am impressed that you did childcare for so long to stay home with your family. What a sacrifice. Watching other children is very hard work. A new start is so exciting. Good Luck! I agree with the retail. I work two days a month for a store discount and I make so little I am paying them to work there.
Please Visit The Lovely Tamara • 10:21 pm
I think you are very wise to do what you can to pursue your own dreams. Being practical is necessary for a time, but I applaud you for getting back out there!
I love kids too, or I wouldn’t have married a widower with eleven kids. But I can’t wait for school to start back up! Having all the kids in the home at once is nerve racking, even when you’re their parent!
As a mom of sixteen, I have to stay at home for there is so much to do all the time. I am starting my own home sewing business, though, so I can pursue my dreams while keeping the home running smoothly.
Again, good luck finding your next job!
Please Visit The Lovely momofsixteen • 6:46 pm
I can totally understand why you feel relieved. Being responsible for someone elses children is very stressful. But truly a labor of love.
I could never work at a retail outlet like Michael’s because whatever I made I would end up spending on stuff fro the store. I admire yiur will power.
I’ve decided to do my hertiage scrapbooks via digital format. But regardless of how it is done, it is a lot of work. I’m hoping to include a little bit of video in each one also. I hope we get to see some of your work when they are done.
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