I'm a stay at home mother of two awesome young girls. I have been married to
my husband/best friend for almost 7 years and since I left the corporate world
I've always been torn between the life I had and the life I live. When I
decided to stay at home my oldest daughter was 17 months. Months before giving
my resignation, my inner voice kept telling me there was more to life than a
career. Dropping her off at daycare suddenly became mornings of tears from me
not her. I couldn't focus and truly felt a strong pull to stay at home. Never before did I think I would become a stay at home mom but I wanted to live my life with no regrets. Giving this new and foreign lifestyle a chance was worth putting my career on hold. If it didn't work out, I could always go back. Almost 2.5 years later, I'm still a stay at home mother of two lovely, energetic girls.
Being a product developer for categories such as home furnishings, holiday decor and greeting cards I was always surrounded by creativity. Daily brainstorms to figure out 'the next best thing' were not unheard of. Domestic and international trips searching for the latest and greatest were a typical occurrence in the industry. I worked with firms on developing innovative products on a daily basis and choose to put it all on hold for a chance to raise my girls 24/7. I don't regret my decision but do find myself missing pieces of the old life I used to have.
In a way, I can't believe a new social medium (Pinterest) is helping me realize that although I still wear sweats most days and shower every other, I can still be a stay at home mom who has the ability to keep her creative edge. Not only am I capable of maintaining pieces of the 'product developer' side of me but I can involve and share it with my girls.
Nice blog!
ReplyDeleteI was so happy to come across a sister pinterester haha.. I am a pinterest addict. I am in the middle of a home reno, myself and my 2 children. Most of it seems very scary and overwhelming because up until now I have never used a power tool lol. Now I have learned so much and am loving it. As hard as it has been it has been an amazing growing experience. I am using pinterest every step of the way:) I just started blogging again to so I am able to incorporate all my pinteresting ideas into my home reno and my blog. So nice to meet you..Kristin from Wisconsin
ReplyDeleteSorry it's taken me awhile to write back. Summer's been crazy. I can't wait to stop by your blog. Hope your home reno's are going well.
DeleteI kind of know what you mean. All I've ever wanted to do is be a mom, and even though I had a few outside interests, that's pretty much all I was. I was happy, but my mom was always telling me to "get a hobby". When I became a food blogger, I found my passion. It's like it took the things I already loved and gave them purpose, creativity, and drive. It forces me to try new things, get more creative, reach outside my comfort zone. I can't sit to see the pins you try!!
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Thanks so much April. I appreciate you stopping by.
DeleteAck. Wait, not sit. Sheesh!
ReplyDeleteWe share many of the same things in our about me description. We could be the same person. j/k I am excited to follow you. I hope you will follow me back.
ReplyDeleteGood for you! That is so great that you were able to choose to stay home with your babies...
ReplyDeletei always felt that pull to stay home as well, im so glad you listened to yourself.
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