I rarely talk about work on this blog, because work is work and I really make an effort to keep my family time separate. I chose a path in life. That path was to be a working mom. This is sometimes a very controversial topic among people, but it is a decision that I have not really consulted too many people on. I think that a woman should do what works for her and her family and do it with as much grace and enthusiasm as possible. Kendall asked me the other day what I hoped for. I replied that I hoped that she and Sidney would both be successful. She then asked me what "successful" was. I thought for a moment and told her that it was doing the absolute best that she can at whatever it is she chooses to do; whether it be a gardener, a mommy, a doctor, a fireman, etc. She seemed satisfied with that.
All of this rambling brings me to the reason for this post. I got a promotion recently at work. Along with this promotion comes more travel. I knew this. Our family discussed this. We are prepared for this. 99% of the time it works out just fine. Today I leave for a one night work trip. Tomorrow morning the girls have their Dance Recital rehearsal. This is where we get their costumes, they rehearse, etc. Kevin will be going (not me). I am sad. I am a mom. I will miss doing that. I know it is something small and there will be many more dance rehearsals. And so it goes, this is the path I have chosen. It does not come without sacrifice. But that what in life does not come without sacrifice?
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