I miss my kids. I never thought I would put something like this on my blog but now I feel the urge to. After almost three months of not being able to teach and go to school, I find myself missing my life as a teacher.
There were times during my short stint as a teacher when I would fervently wish that I don't have to see them everyday. Hehe! Now, I realize that the decision to stay home is not going to be that easy. For one thing, I miss the work. Even though I had constant complains about it when I was still teaching, staying home is an altogether different story. I enjoyed it at first when I was waiting to give birth. Waking up late, watching TV anytime I want, being able to go online anytime I want, having the time to do chores (yes, given ample time I find them enjoyable), being able to relax and think. Nowadays though, I sometimes feel cooped up inside the house. Although I don't miss having to make activity sheets, lesson plans, and grades, I miss going to my classes.
For me, fulfillment in teaching is in the kids. Going inside a classroom and be greeted by boisterous chorus of 'Teacher Andrea' and knowing from their smiles that you're welcome, is enough boost to teach them for an hour and fifteen minutes. I almost regret being too preoccupied with my pregnancy that I wasn't able to savor my last few months of teaching. I'm still thinking of going back, it might not be so bad if I only do part-time and we get somebody to look after Mateo. Right now though, all I need to focus on is our baby. All the teaching I'm going to be doing in the next few months will be with Mateo. I miss my kids but I know teaching and being with Mateo will be more fun, enjoyable, and fulfilling.
No no no.. Don’t go back. I understand how you feel. I still miss my students sometimes too but you’ll see being a full-time mom is more fulfilling and important in the end. Long live stay-at-home moms!!! Yehyeh…
Pero seriously if you do decide to go back to work I urge to try something part-time. Kuha ka ng tutorials it pays better by the hour anyway. If you do move to QC there are lots of kids from Ateneo and nearby schools. Talk over money making opportunities with me sometime. After we get settled in I might have something that can help you. ^_^
Moms unite.
Hi Hannah! Malamang nga part-time muna this school year if ever. Maybe 1-4 lang classes ko then we’ll try looking for somebody to stay with us. I plan to bring Mateo din kasi baka ma-arrange ko na he & the helper stays somewhere in school during the time na I’m teaching. Bahala na…
We’ll be talking to our center director regarding possible arrangements.
Lapit na kayo lumipat sa QC a! Oo nga, siguro nga kausapin kita dapat sa mga pwede pagkakitaan, hehe! Kasi if I don’t find anything to further augment our income baka nga talaga magpart-time ako. This is funny, maybe we should communicate further than this comments page. Hehe! Natutuwa rin lang ako na we were never really close nung high school pero I feel like I can talk about a LOT of things with you. Yehey sa pagiging mommy! Hehe!