I'm a 31 year old stay at home mom. I have two boys, ages 6 and 4. However, both are in school (my 4 year old is in pre-school), leaving me at home thinking what the hell should I do. Currently, I am parading a seemingly never ending bunch of contractors through our home. We are finishing our basement in an effort to move the abundance of Legos from our living room to the soon to be den in the basement.
I graduated from college in 2006, and had my first son about 3 months later. So I haven't started a career yet, and am still deciding what I'd like to do. I had a series of jobs pre-kids, everything from telemarketing (that sucked) to waitressing (that sucked too) to sales (that wasn't too bad, but isn't something I'd like to do as a career). I moved out to DC as a nanny, but that's basically what I do with my boys-minus the evenings off, sick leave, and pay. I'm kicking around the idea of going to grad school, but without a clear idea of what my goals are it doesn't make sense to spend the money until I figure out what I want to do. Fortunately, my husband is well-established in his field which allows some time for me to figure it out (not to mention, his being supportive/patient of my figuring out process is greatly appreciated). My degree is in history, but I don't want to be a historian or a lawyer (much to my mother's consternation).
In the meantime I'm taking care of the boys, home, and myself. I had a messed up childhood, and though I've always understood that it was far from normal, I've only recently realized how deeply it effected me. So I'm doing a lot of work on healing and becoming a healthier person.
On the lighter side, I play piano and practice often. I have always played classical music and am now trying to figure out jazz, blues, and rock rhythms, which I find vexing. I love music, pretty much all kinds, but don't think I could make a living out of it.
I graduated from college in 2006, and had my first son about 3 months later. So I haven't started a career yet, and am still deciding what I'd like to do. I had a series of jobs pre-kids, everything from telemarketing (that sucked) to waitressing (that sucked too) to sales (that wasn't too bad, but isn't something I'd like to do as a career). I moved out to DC as a nanny, but that's basically what I do with my boys-minus the evenings off, sick leave, and pay. I'm kicking around the idea of going to grad school, but without a clear idea of what my goals are it doesn't make sense to spend the money until I figure out what I want to do. Fortunately, my husband is well-established in his field which allows some time for me to figure it out (not to mention, his being supportive/patient of my figuring out process is greatly appreciated). My degree is in history, but I don't want to be a historian or a lawyer (much to my mother's consternation).
In the meantime I'm taking care of the boys, home, and myself. I had a messed up childhood, and though I've always understood that it was far from normal, I've only recently realized how deeply it effected me. So I'm doing a lot of work on healing and becoming a healthier person.
On the lighter side, I play piano and practice often. I have always played classical music and am now trying to figure out jazz, blues, and rock rhythms, which I find vexing. I love music, pretty much all kinds, but don't think I could make a living out of it.
