No application.
No resume.
No interview.
No experience necessary.
I was handed the job without any questions asked.
I've held the position longer than I have any other job.
Longer than my 4 1/2 year long waitressing job at the burger joint that paid my way through college.
Longer than my teaching career that lasted less than 3 years!
There are days when I dream of retiring! Days when I would love to do nothing more than walk in the door, hand in my resignation letter, and walk out the same door to a quieter, more peaceful place...
...Like a deserted island!
A deserted island free of organized sports.
A deserted island free of class parties.
A deserted island free of class parties.
A deserted island free of science experiments.
A deserted island free of three 5 year old monsters and an even BIGGER 3 year old monster!
But when I applied for this job a little over 5 years ago, I knew there would NEVER be a retirement offered.
No 401k
No paid vacations.
And even worse, no days off!
But five years ago today, on September 25, 2003,at 1:24 pm, 1:25 pm, and 1:26 pm I gladly accepted the best job ever!
Though all of the monetary aspects of this job seem dismal, the emotional perks are out of this world.
I wouldn't trade my job as "Mom," to Angel, Isaac, Bella, or Annie for anything in this world.
Happy Birthday Angel, Isaac, & Bella!
I sure love you!
8 comments:
Happy Birthday to your trio! I'm sure it's been a long five years but also the best five years!
Happy Birthday kids!!! I know you wouldn't trade this job for anything. I feel the same way ;) It's the best job and hardest job ever, but soooo rewarding at the end of the day.
You almost never fail to bring tears to my eyes as I read your incredibly emotional but humorous entries. I just want to say...out of all your careers this is your best! You excel at this job for sure! Angel, Isaac, Bella and Annie are very lucky to have a BOSS like you.
Love, MOM
You almost never fail to bring tears to my eyes as I read your incredibly emotional but humorous entries. I just want to say...out of all your careers this is your best! You excel at this job for sure! Angel, Isaac, Bella and Annie are very lucky to have a BOSS like you.
Love, MOM
HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY KIDDOS! It goes by so fast. Seth will be turning 7 on November 5th and it seems so dreamlike to me. Wish I could be there for your celebrations. Love you - Crissy
Happy Birthday!!! It's bittersweet to see them grow up, isn't it?!
Happy Birthday Isaac, Angel, and Bella!! I can't believe they're 5 either.
You are an amazing writer, T - what a beautiful entry. You are an even better MOM! They're so lucky to have you as their mom!!
You are an amazing woman!
Happy Birthday to the kiddos!
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