This photo is about the only one of the holiday which has me in it too. The interesting hair style was thanks to my eldest who insisted on doing my hair before we left the tent! The photo was taken on a fabulous day in Le Jura. We managed to do something that OH and I used to love doing before having kids which was walking in mountains. The girls did really well considering it was quite steep; they only had crocs on; and the youngest is still only two! As a Mum I have found that enjoying motherhood has come more easily for me as the girls have left babyhood, gained increasing independence and have been able to converse with me. Yes there is the cute factor when they are babies but having mine as close as I did (15 months apart), much of the first two years passed in a fog of exhaustion.
Why all this reminiscing because everything is about to change. I found out today that I will be starting a contract with a large blue chip company in the middle of August which will mean three days a week in London. What does this mean? The good news is that I will know my monthly income and have access to regular adult conversation. However the cost will be less time to do fun things with my gorgeous girls. It was today whilst we were at an Under the Sea potluck lunch with the eldest's postnatal group that I got confirmation of my start date.
I say all this and yet I do believe that if we suck the marrow out of life, there will still be plenty of opportunities to have fun. Being in London so regularly will also give me an opportunity to catch up with some wonderful people that I have not been able to see whilst based in Hertfordshire like Callie. So you could say plus ca change plus c'est la meme chose. However you look at it, it is exciting and I am really looking forward to this new phase whilst making the most of the time I will have with my girls until then.
Ooh Kate, how exciting? What does the job entail? I really admire you for doing this because whilst I am not wholey in favour of women returning to work, it is important that we continue to do what is right for us, that makes us happier and makes our children happier as a result. I seem to be unable to make that shift though and always put the children first, however, that also makes me happy at the moment, and I'm nothing like as bad as I was! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations sweetheart! Or should I say "felicitations" :)
Thanks Kate. It is always a tough one knowing when to leave the kids. I console myself that my youngest will be three by the time I start! So they have had me largely at home for their formative years. I am sure your kids will benefit from the choice that you are making too. As for the job it is so me, I am going to be running a number of projects within L&D with an emphasis on coaching and training. Great place to be to build up my coaching clientele ;-)Thanks for your support my lovely as always.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! On the positive side you will still be spending more of your time with the girls than in London, and on the positive side, you will have some more income and professional stimulation. Sounds like a win-win to me! On the negative side, I guess you'll have less time to write interesting articles like this, which means I might have to start looking elsewhere for some thought provoking words!!
ReplyDeleteStop Bola you are making me blush. I love writing and am going to carry on doing this whatever as I am writing a book and would love to do more professional writing. Currently write for 2 magazines in an unpaid capacity so hopefully that will change soon. Thanks for joining Minerva's Mind there will be more stuff through there too. You can sign up for my monthly newsletter just DM me your email address (@wholeself) for your regular fix!
ReplyDeleteWow, well done, that sounds like a wonderful opportunity!
ReplyDeleteYes I hope so Lisa but I do recall your thoughts on working for a corporate. Anyway time will tell.
ReplyDeleteWow. It sounds exciting. I think for anyone who wants to have a regular income plus variables this is a good way to go. It was part of my plan to do the same but I enjoy face to face at home so much it is no longer a consideration for me. It will probably focus you more and keep going with the other stuff!
ReplyDeleteThanks Naomi I certainly intend to keep the other stuff going and look forward to being able to save regularly and spend some of my hard earnt cash on personal development - a must for any coach!
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