It’s been a funny year so far, the realisation that I didn’t have any children at home in the day any more hit me hard around February leaving me feeling a bit lost and unsure what to do with myself. I found myself missing the face to face interaction of a ‘proper job’, one that doesn’t involves sitting in slobby clothes chatting on Facebook, making play dough and paper boats all day long, but I have managed to pull myself together and realise how lucky I am that there is so much opportunity out there for me, I just need to reach out and take it. Science Sparks is flourishing in ways I could only have dreamt about a few years ago, and I am so proud of what Kerry and I have achieved. I’m not very good at selling myself, so need to work on that, but I’m excited by the future and hopeful that I can take it to the next level.
I’ve failed miserably in my quest to do some exercise this year, but given the fact that the kids keep me pretty active I’m prepared to let that slide for a bit longer. I’ve been drinking slightly less coffee, more water and trying our matcha which has definitely helped my energy levels and reduced my chronic headaches from last year.
I am not a naturally patient person, but unlike in my younger days, I no longer need everything to happen instantly, I’m happier to take the time to think, to be less impulsive, with that in mind I’m pleased to say I didn’t press send on the Early Years Teacher application I filled in this week, but have been unusually sensible and decided to take 12 months to think about it! I do wonder how different life would’ve been had I continued with the teacher training course I started at Uni, instead of rashly switching back to Microbiology, but I’m pretty happy with where I am now.
The children are wonderful and challenging at the same time. I’m enjoying the new level on independence they seem to have developed, but not the increased bickering. I would quite like time to slow down a little now though, please….I can’t even think about my baby girl finishing her first year of school.
I ove heartfelt posts like these. This is beautiful Emma and I am glad that you have taken some extra time to see where you lead yourself! X
oh i remember that first year when Lisi started school feeling a little lost and unsure it will all come together love and you have done ACE!
Finding yourself on your own at home during the day is a huge step! I can remember how odd it felt to begin with. I’m glad you’re taking time to consider what to do next – be kind to yourself lovely lady & well done on Science Sparks, I have lots of friends who use it and I love boasting that i know you!
I find it a relief to slow down and take time to be honest, I also find that given time my ideas evolve and change sometimes to something quite different to where it started.
Massive congratulations for Science Sparks, it really is a fabulous acheivement
Science Sparks is amazing Emma, you must be so proud! I am so proud of you, I really am! And I get what you mean about working from home sometimes, but I do think we need to grasp it with both hands and realise how lucky we are. I can’t believe it isn’t actually that long till June now- can you believe it. the time is going so quickly. We can’t wait to see you all! xx
Aw, no rush! Well done on taking your time. I rammed my time full as soon as my youngest started school (and got a dog) I am now cutting back massively on work to be with them more (and walk the dog more!)
Have been saving this post for a quiet moment and it is just lovely. Some things about getting older are actually great (obvious not the saggy everything but the ‘deeper’ stuff). I know that something amazing is going to happen with Science Sparks – I’m sure Kerry would have given you a very stern talking to if she knew you weren’t selling yourself as you should – but then that is part of your charm and why we all love you! Onwards and upwards my lovely 🙂
You mean messing about on Facebook in slouchy clothes or PJs is not the done thing? Oops!
In all honesty, this was such a lovely post to read. You can be incredibly proud of yourself and if there was anyone who shouldn’t feel bad about selling themselves and telling the world how amazing they are, it’s you. You’ve achieved so much by working incredibly hard and there’s nothing wrong with telling people just that 😉
Much love and keep up the great work x