Mommy Goes Back to Work... Kind of!

I have always known that I wanted to be a stay at home mom. My mom was always home with Andra and me. I think it is so wonderful to be able to give your child the gift of your love and nurturing on a day to day basis. But, let's be honest. It just simply isn't always possible. Reality is that most families need the double income coming in. That goes for the Wiegman's too. It was my goal when I went on "maternity leave" to find a way to extend my leave from 2 years to an indefinite amount of years. I simply didn't make enough money to pay someone else to raise my children. If I made millions, it may have been a little more difficult to throw away my career. BUT- I don't.

My friend, Kelly, had the perfect "stay-at-home" mom job. I was always envious that she was able to teach 6 hours a week, get out of the house for awhile, make money for the family, and yet spend tons of time with her little boy. I knew this was the exact kind of job I needed, I wanted. Luck was on my side, I got a call from her during my pregnancy. She told me there was another job opening doing what she was doing through Harper College. I was ecstatic! I interviewed for the 6th/7th grade Science position. Anyone who knows me, especially as a teacher, knows that I am not exactly a scientist. But- this was too good to pass up. I knew I had to do it.

Last year was a little rough. I went on maternity leave 2 weeks after school started. I planned and graded for my sub (my sister-in-law) while trying to figure out how to be a mom. Luckily newborns sleep a lot, which allowed me to get some things done.

This year, I am continuing to be the 6th/7th grade science teacher. I feel so much more confident with the curriculum and the way the program works. The school added an 8th grade this year, which meant there had to be an 8th grade teacher. I declined the position due to not wanting my perfect job to turn into more of a full-time job. They hired a friend of a friend of my sisters. She is a mom of 14 month old twins. We decided it would benefit both of us if we were able to provide daycare for one another. We worked out the logistics and are TRYING to make it work. She watches Mya for my 2 classes while I watch Brooke and Addison for her 1 class. 1 for 2 and 2 for 1!

It is hysterical and chaotic while the 3 play together. They are basically on the same page as far as development goes. Crawling, babbling, and into EVERYTHING.... which make for an interesting hour. It is basically like having triplets! How do Jon and Kate do it???

It is nearly impossible to get all 3 to look at the camera at the same time!

All 3 girls trying to get the snacks off the couch at the same time.

Usually all 3 play together.... It's when they each go different directions that I am in trouble!!!