I'm a mom...

I love that now when people ask me what I do, I can say that I am a stay at home mom. I officially am no longer employed outside of the home. I went back to work for a few weeks the beginning of this month to train my replacement and then I literally handed over the keys. It was the greatest feeling!

Looking back over the years at Twinlab, and the other various places I have worked, I realized that I learned a lot about myself. I tended to be the organized one...which meant I ended up with a little more work than I originally signed up for. I also like to find the fastest way to do my job...which usually meant that I made someone else mad. I learned that I love working with others...and yet at the same time would love to just work alone. I also learned that I am very passionate about what I do, meaning that once again, I would make someone mad. I always had good intentions but sometimes I came across a little too strong for others to handle at times.

But now I am home and I am the CEO of "Cartier Enterprises". I have so many job titles now and my payment comes in various forms (drool, spit up, dirty diapers...but my favorites are giggles and kisses). And I do look at my many years being full time employed outside of the home as a great way for me to learn how to better manage my time. Not that I always use those skills but I have learned how to get the house cleaned up faster so I can spend that extra time at night with my family or a book. And by far, being a mom is the hardest but most rewarding job I have had yet.