Dear Diary, My Passion Is My Children

Dear Diary,

I know that might sound a bit obsessive but I am not overbearing or demanding.  I am just so happy and proud to be my children's mother.  I have made many sacrifices to self and career for them and I would not change a thing.

When my first child was born a little over 20 years ago, I was in awe!  From the time I was little I wanted to be a mom.  My own family growing up was dysfunctional to say the least.  My mother had serious bouts with Bi-Polar Mental Illness all throughout my childhood and though Dad did his best to fill in, I did not have a great mothering example to build on.  I guess I was trained by necessity as I helped care for my younger brother.  I knew I had to do a better job.

Daniel at Graduation from High School

I was already 30 when my son was born.  Much older than my early imaginings had focused on.  From the day I found out I was pregnant I knew I would do my best to be there for as much of his childhood as possible.  I tried to stay home full time but financially it became impossible so I made arrangements to work three long days a week and spent the other four just being Mom.  

Three years later my first daughter was born and I could not believe that my love could expand to include another child into the circle of happiness that contained me and my boy, but it did!  I once again found a way to work and still be there as much as possible for my children.

Nicole and Victoria

My youngest completed the family a little over two years later and I finally found a way to parent full time.  The Amazing Owner Occupied Two Family Property gave me an income while I "worked" as a mom.  You might say that my passion for my children led me to a career that I love that still allows me to be there for the children.  Being a mom also gave me the patience to work with clients as they search for properties and ask all those questions.

I revel in every accomplishment and milestone my children reach as they grow up and away from me.  I miss being the center of their world but am so excited to see them acheive success in school and in life.  Yes, Diary this passion is every changing and evolves as we all grow.