I have many thoughts this a.m. on many issues that need decisions to be made and I’m thinking of all of them from the viewpoint of my # 1 job, that of a mom. One issue is employment. I’ve been unemployed professionally since November (although I’ve been doing ongoing consulting work) and truth is, I don’t want to work professionally anymore. It’s more because I like being home, having dinner cooked, picking up my son early, having time to do homework without stressing over work I brought home with me, etc. Good thing is that I don’t "have" to work anymore. I’ve mentioned before that I am seriously considering homeschooling my older son. That is still a very real option after this school year. HOWEVER, I’m not the only one who as a professional woman is pondering all these issues of "to work or not to work". Mom Force helps women get connected with flexible jobs so they can continue to do their most important job , MOM CEO (Chief Everything Officer). Another innovative place that does the same thing is Mom Corps.
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My ideal is focusing on my family, working for continued development of our church, writing more and I am thinking of going back to school, Bethel Theological Seminary for their D.Min. program that starts in July 2007 so my mind continues to be stimulated as I get prepared to make the decision to teach my son, Samuel, full-time. My husband is contemplating working only four days a week as well.
It’s amazing the decisions that you make driven by your love of your children. Even Angelina says she will stay at home (granted she got millions!). I only have one opportunity to pour into my children, its an honor to have them, I want to do the best job I can, even if I don’t get monetary compensation for being Mom, CEO.
