Giving Myself Permission to Quit
I am a quitter. I quit my job to stay home and take care of the kids since hubby is working out of state during the weeks. There was no real way I could work full time and get the kids everywhere they need to be. I have always been a teacher. Before Kid #1 was born I taught elementary school, then preschool during his and the other boys' toddler and preschool years. When we moved overseas I didn't work, but I still had Kid #3 with me at home half days, started a Master's program, and I had adventures with other expats when he was in school. My days were full. When we moved back to the States after two years, I was still working on my degree and getting everyone settled. The following year I began substitute teaching, which became almost a full time job during the pandemic. Last summer I applied for and was offered a full time teaching position that was not at my kids' schools. I took the job and we made it work, even though it was chaotic at times. Hubby was able to tak...