Counselor Mom and Mommy Talk Show Conversations Part 2
Today I’m going to respond to Joyce’s questions that she has for me! If you missed our earlier conversation, you can see my initial post introducing Joyce from Mommy Talk Show here. You can find her response to my questions and the questions she has for me here. I wish I was video savvy like Joyce is, but for today, I’m going to respond via blog post. 
Here are the questions she has for me and my answers:
Joyce: How did you decide to have Baby #2? How do you and your husband still find time together?
I’m not sure what we were thinking! LOL, just kidding. Baby number 2 was a surprise in a way. I mean, I know how these things happen, but we were surprised. 
I always wanted my children somewhat close in age so they could grow up together with similar age appropriate interests. Another reason I wanted them close in age is because of childcare. If I would have waited several years to have another child (by choice that is), then I would have been presented with the dilemma to either quit a job, cut back hours, or put my child in daycare (assuming I had a job at that point). My children are 2 years and 7 months apart.
My husband and I do not have as much quality time together (Although we probably could work on that a little more by making sure the kids are bed on time, etc). We definitely have to MAKE time for ourselves. Our 4 year old constantly talks and interrupts my husband and I when we are talking during the day/car/dinner/night/ALL the time, which is an issue we are working on. My husband and I took my son and daughter to a play area last week, and we were shocked that we could actually TALK to each other because my 4 year old was not getting in the middle of our conversations. I get that he is 4 and is going to do that, but seriously, he doesn’t stop! LOL.
The good thing is my husband does have a good work schedule; however, when the children are awake it is difficult to spend quality time together because of all the things that have to be taken care of, whether it be cleaning up, cooking, etc. We do try to go on date nights every couple of weeks. However, we are looking forward to going away for a night alone sans children one of these days.
Joyce: Do moms ask you questions about work life balance or your experience being a school counselor?
I find more friends online that discuss these things with me than in real life, LOL. I have had people ask me questions on my blog through the “Ask Counselor Mom” tab at the top of the page. I have had people ask me developmental questions and some people just express their thoughts about staying at home. I do think my experience as a school counselor and the tools I learned in grad school has helped me with parenting in a way. I try to share some of my parenting knowledge on my blogs, although I need to step up my writing a bit and focus!
Joyce: If you could go back to working as a school counselor today with your ideal hours and salary, would you?
Probably. In my dream world, I would go back part time so I can experience my job and being a part time stay at home mom. I would like to work outside of the home part time to give me the opportunity to get out of the house and communicate with other adults. However, in this economy, it seems difficult time get a job period.
Well, Joyce, here are my questions to you!
- What were the pros and the cons to being a television news anchor?
- What was the most significant story that you remember reporting on that really touched your heart?
- Where do you see yourself 10 years from now? Personally, career wise, and family wise?
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