Dr. Laura:
I became a stay-at-home mom after several high-profile, deadline-driven, fast-paced careers including being a TV news anchor and reporter and the press secretary for several state senators and a lieutenant governor.
I wanted to pass along a tip I use to remind myself how important my CURRENT career is. I often ask myself "in ten years, is anyone going to remember that I delivered them the nightly news?" No. "In ten years, is anyone going to remember that I communicated the 'important' ideas of politicians to the public?" No. "In ten years, is anyone going to remember that I raised two compassionate, productive children?" YES!
I recently considered going back to work full-time, as we need a new roof on our house, the entire outside of our house needs to be painted, and we need to repair two bathrooms that are falling apart. We can't pay the thousands required for this on one income. So when I told my children (aged 10 and 6) that I might go back to work, their reaction was "No, Mom. We want you home with us!" So I didn't go back full-time.
Until then, I'll stick to being a substitute teacher at our local school district. It's a great way to use my college degree and be home when my children are home. I'm just happy to be doing something incredibly important that will make lasting impressions - raising my two children!!
Tawnya
