Thankful: Working from home

Every year in November, I try to post on Facebook a daily expression of my thankfulness. This year, I’ve decided to go one step further and blog daily with these thankful posts. Considering how overwhelmed I’ve been lately, I thought this series would do one of two things. First, it would force me to write every day which is a source of therapy for me. Secondly, it would help me focus on all the wonderful things and people I have in my life.

Four years ago — almost 5 now! — I took the leap and chose to leave my face-to-face teaching position to stay home with our first son. For about a month before he was born, I worked from my couch with my feet up taking lunch whenever I felt like it or snoozing when the feeling hit.

Three kids later, and I still work from home. But I don’t have that laid back, easy schedule any longer.

I’m still teaching online. I work for both my state’s online public school as well as a local community college.

I sell essential oils and am building a team.

I run social media.

I blog. I scope. I tweet.

It doesn’t sound like a lot, but I stay extremely busy. Project after project fills my computer tabs, and I’m thankful that I have a weird ability to multitask.

I didn’t even add “parenting” to my list of jobs. Somewhere between all of the work I do on a daily basis, I still have 4 munchkins to love on, feed, get down for naps, clean, and simply stare at in awe.

I’m so extremely thankful that I am able to be at home with and for my kids.

My dishes and counter tops are rarely cleaned or straightened (that’s why I need my mom to come visit). But when my kids wake up from their naps or get off the bus, I’m here.

And I couldn’t be happier with my uniform.

Some days, I try a little and put on some eyeliner or take a shower before I get started with my days’ work.

Other days – like today – I’m just proud of myself for having a clean shirt on.

This season, as my friend Abby pointed out, is temporary. I feel crazy most days. I don’t get a planning period like I used to. I don’t have much face to face adult interaction.

I just know I’m doing the most important work, and that’s being here for my kids in every way that I can.

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