I've experienced a whole new change in my identity in the last few months. I've become a mom. With that, I chose to no longer teach in public school in order to stay at home with my sweet Elizabeth. I've struggled with the identity change from commanding teacher to uncertain mommy. I've found myself in a completely new world without knowing what to do.
As I was picking up the house today during Elizabeth's last nap,and I found myself thinking about our day. Elizabeth and I visited the library with Noni, pet Milly, cleaned, sewed, cooked, played, napped, read, ate, and sang among other things. I found myself thinking that I am completely satisfied in my day.
While I sewed and watched Elizabeth play on the floor, I was amazed at how much she has grown and how strong she has become. She is working to scoot herself on the floor with her always powerful legs, and while she is not fully crawling yet, she is somewhat mobile. At one point while playing, she moved herself to her toy basket that is taller than she can see when on her tummy, and she pulled the basket over to find out what was in there. I was so proud that she pulled the basket over all by herself! The physical strength as well as the independence and determination that she showed made me a very happy mommy! I realized that I am completely satisfied with the new investment of my time. I love seeing her learn and grow, and I could not imagine doing anything else. I find that even in the exhaustion and uncertainty of motherhoodI am now sweetly satisfied...
