The class was part of mandatory yearly training to keep my Peace Officer status. I miss my job so much! I am not kidding. However, not working full time has its advantages. The best one being that I get to be here when my kids need me for all the little thankless things that parents are needed for. :) When I worked full time, I felt like I never saw them and it just broke my heart. They are so much happier now that they see me before school and after school, instead of just at bedtime (and sometimes I wouldn't even make it home in time for that). I'm going to enjoy these years as much as I can, before they get deep into their teens and hate me. Heee hee.
Another advantage of not working full time is I get to devote a lot of time to my all time favorite hobby, and you all know what that is... RUNNING! Surprise.
Now, what this post is really about is my career. It's not down the tubes because I still get to work about 20 hours per month, which is great. My full time career is just on hold for now. Anyway, the 20 hours per month lets me get my fix when I need it most, and then I get to be home the rest of the month. But alas, I miss the ACTION, talking to ALL TYPES of people from walks of life that are far removed from my own, I miss my good girlfriends that I used to see everyday (and now I'm lucky if I see once every 6 months), I miss the adrenaline rushes, I miss making order out of complete chaos, I miss taking suspected criminals to jail, I miss making a difference in people's lives in ways that I normally would not when at home, I miss the constant contact with the entire community!
I know my 'job' as a stay at home mom is the most important one I will have, and while I'm here I will do my best, just like I did when I worked full time outside the home. But I can still miss my career, can't I? Of course there is a lot I don't miss about it, but those things aren't as fun to talk about. ;)
Anyway, back to running. Before work today I did 5 miles, which included 6 x 400 meter speed intervals with 1 minute recoveries. Man did it feel good to the old legs moving. I ran them all between 1:24 and 1:27.
Okay, time to get ready for bed. Thanks for reading!
5 comments:
What's up you little hottie? Thanks for the happy birthday wishes..
Glad to see your back at it and getting strong again. Just healing up from last Sunday but CIM is on the Radar. Shooting for 3:15 at the worst, I am enjoying this fun experiment with my physiology.
From one Mommy to another -- Happy Mother's Day, gb!
~Jo Lynn
I know exactly how you feel in regards to missing your career. I had a really hard time when I became a SAHM - for awhile, I even contemplated subbing (thereby working part-time). When the kids got closer to school age, my desires to return to the classroom began to build. I didn't want the stress of grading assignments, doing report cards, abd worrying about job security (budget cuts, etc.) though. Making the decision to homeschool has been one of the best decisions I've ever made.
What I'm trying to say is that missing your career is normal. You are fortunate that you can do it part-time... and in doing so, you can invest energy in your other passions. :D You are showing your children that it is important and healthy to take care of your whole-self... You are an Awesome Mom!
GB, You're the only other person I know who shares both of my hobbies: running and firearms. I've had some shoot/no-shoot and force-on-force training, and it is a real rush. I hope you had fun--in addition to honing those skills.
But running has definitely become my number-one hobby, too. :)
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