After being retired from the United States Navy for twelve
years, homeschooling for nine years, and enjoying the comfort of my own home as
a homemaker, I’ve boldly left the homefront, and returned to the 9-5 workforce. Firstborn
has left for college and Secondborn is in the tenth grade, so I believe I’ve
grown out of society’s label of being a SAHM, and it was time to receive my new
season of motherhood. I applied for quite a few jobs and was finally hired at a
local radio station. My new career in radio broadcasting is another blog post, yet
coming out of retirement and leaving my position of homemaker after twelve
years is definitely a story to be told.
I’m not a stranger to the 9-5 workforce; remember, I served
twenty years in the military, so I know what it's like to come home to a frozen chicken wanting to be cooked, but it’s been a long time. My old-school husband thinks I’m supposed to
come home from work and cook everyday, but it didn’t take long for him to realize he’s not the
only one tired from work. His job is physically draining,
yet my job is mentally draining, and although I work fewer hours than he does,
my mind tells my body to shut down each day after work, so I find myself taking
a power nap before the family comes home. Those naps feel soooo good! Rest is
definitely a woman’s secret weapon whether we work inside or outside the home.
So much is required of us that it’s crucial to renew our mind and body.
I plan to share more about my transition to the 9-5 and how
much I miss my homefront, but for now, I want mothers to embrace your current season
of motherhood. It goes by fast and it will change. Unfortunately, it’s
guaranteed to change. While I enjoyed my little ones and watching them grow up, I
never stopped to accept the fact that they wouldn’t be little forever. Time
doesn’t stand still and unfortunately, neither do our small children. My empty
nest is just a couple years away and I’m so grateful for the graaaadual changes
to prepare me for my season change.
