Summer is coming to a start and the school year is coming to an end. I am so excited to be spending time with my girls. We have tons of plans: a weekly movie thanks to the summer movie package that Harkins Theaters offers, going to the water park, the bookstore and best of all, lunch with daddy!
About a couple of weeks ago an amazing job opportunity came up. This job sounded so dreamy and the salary was way beyond what i will ever make teaching. I was pretty dead set that i would be changing career paths and that the end of my teaching career was over. The only downfall to this new career would be that I would work ALL year long. To a teacher ALL year long, is almost nearly impossible to fathom. My first thought were my girls. The time I get with them during the summer, fall, winter, and spring are the times I cherish and I am so thankful I have the career i have. Then I just kept on justifying my decision by thinking about all the other parents who are not teachers and work all year long.
I couldn't. It was a difficult 2 weeks for me. My heart was heavy but I figured our pockets would be so happy.
Then, while on our way to set up an expo with my husband, riding alone without any girls crying or talking our ears off, we had a deep conversation. He expressed his sadness about the girls not being with me those breaks throughout the year any more because after all, i would be working year around. I broke down. Immediately my heart was no longer heavy. I knew that i could not do that to my girls. I knew that my girls would be in good hands if i did work year around, but they would not get to spend "that" time with me anymore. And so my decision was made.
I absolutely love teaching. I can't wait to teach 2nd grade next year. And i cannot wait to spend my breaks with my girls.
No amount of money would amount for the time lost with my girls. They are only little once and boy are they growing up so quickly. I am at peace with my decision and I am so excited for our summer adventures to come. I am so happy with my decision and don't regret it one bit.
And...during my breaks I get extra time to work on Tew Little Loves, my blog, and a new soon-to-be-announced adventure i am about to embark! Mommies in the Yuma County area, get ready! Can't wait to tell you guys more, but my lips are sealed until June 2nd!
always showing some lovin'
11 months old! Can't believe she'll be the big 1 next month!
My sweet big girl! So excited to be spending my time with these sweets!
<3 Stacey
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