How My Goals Have Changed

Before I had my daughter my goals in life were very different than what they are now. I wanted to be successful. I wasn't quite sure what I wanted to do, but I did know, I wanted to be successful. I went to college, and for a while, that was my main focus. I did very well in college. If I would of been made of money, I probably would have continued my college studies.

After college I landed a temporary position working for the Common Pleas Court in my area. I worked very closely with two judges and an excellent staff. Quickly after that, I landed a job working for a group of lawyers at a law firm. I stayed there for a few years but I realized it did not make me happy.

Shortly after that, I had my daughter and my whole perspective on life changed. I know longer wanted to have a nice "title" to impress people. I want(ed) to be a good mother. I want to be a good wife. I want to be happy as an individual and as a family.

Looking back, my reasons for wanting to be successful were not to better myself. They were to show everyone that I was worth something. When I was younger, I felt that I wasn't good enough. I felt that I had to show the people that walked all over me that I was worth something.

At this point in my life, I am not working outside my home. I am a stay-at-home mother and I am proud of it. It is the most important job I will ever have. And to anyone who says it isn't, must not have children.