When our first one was born over 20 years ago I quit my job and never went back to anything.

I enjoyed sitting and reading to them for hours or walking in our woods on "nature hikes." I loved the tune of Sesame Street, the Letter People and Mr. Rogers Neighborhood.

I really enjoyed tutoring at school, chaperoning on field trips, and volunteering for everything
the school hosted. I never wanted to miss being the one taking my children to school and picking them up to take them home (yes, we have a school bus) and dance classes.

That was how I chose to do it. I don't regret it. Those are some wonderful memories. However, a job, even part-time sounds good. I wouldn't want anything like I use to do just a few hours out each day. I have always wanted to write a book.

Everyone should enjoy what makes you happy now and just free to be whoever we want.

[ December 11, 2005, 10:10 AM: Message edited by: ladybug ]