For as long as I can remember I’ve wanted to be a mom. Now that I actually am one I can say it is 100 times better than I ever imagined.
Nicholas is turning one in a few weeks and I’ve been super emotional about it. I was feeling like time was flying by and I was spending more time at my office than I was with him. We’ve been lucky that he is a good sleeper, but honestly on week nights it was like rush home, play for a few minutes, feed Nicholas dinner, give him a bath and go to bed. It was really weighing on me to only be with him for a few hours each day.
MJD and I had been talking about this for a long while, but my ultimate goal was always to transition out of corporate life and be home with our family. As of last week, I left my job to make this dream a reality. I’m officially a stay at home mama to my sweet boy! I feel so grateful to have this opportunity and thankful to MJD for being so supportive.
Working mom life is not for the faint of heart and I applaud all the mamas- whether you work in an office, stay home with your kiddos, work part time, work for yourself, whatever you do. Wish I could buy each of you a bottle of champagne and a big cup of coffee! I know it’s been said before being a mom is both the hardest and best job ever. I really didn’t understand this fully until I experienced it myself.
I’m so excited about this next chapter for me and my family! Thank you to all of you who sent sweet messages yesterday when I shared the news on Instagram. I appreciate it so much!
xoxo, Jenna
Wonderful news Jenna! Enjoy every minute of your time with Nicholas!
Very happy you could make the leap and do what works best for your family!