Resigned - H

So, my workplace offers this perk where I can take an unpaid childcare leave for up to 3 years and still have a job in the district. So, I've taken 2 years off so far and finally decided that I'm resigning. Not that it makes that much difference in my life. I haven't been working for 2 years anyway, but I think there was some security there knowing that I had a job if I needed or wanted one. The reality is that I don't think teaching was meant to be my lifelong profession. I went into it saying that I'd do it for 5 years, and I did. I learned a ton and grew up a bit. I think I learned a bit about parenting, made a lot of mistakes and learned from them too. I've never been as challenged or exhausted by anything like teaching. Parenting my newborn pales in comparison to the first years of teaching.

So, what's next? Hopefully, some more kids, and maybe a new career in the future, something that puts me more in my element, something like wedding planning. After planning my own more than 5 years ago, I've loved planning weddings. I enjoy getting to know the local vendors like florists, reception venues, bakeries, etc. I love knowing what they offer and getting to sample their offerings too. Yum! It's just fun for me to find all the right pieces that will come together to create the final event. So, we'll see if that goes anywhere.

I think J just woke up and climbed out of her bed and is now playing in her room. Well, maybe I'll let her be and have a few more moments to myself. Solitude is hard to find these days.