Starting around 5 years old, we ask children "what do you want to be when you grow up?" I've been asked this question my whole life and I think I may finally have an answer. I graduated high school with plans to attend nursing school at the University of Memphis. Plans changed and I decided on Pre-Med. Then I couldn't pass Chemistry I so plans changed again. I moved to MTSU and started Education courses. One elementary education class had me convinced I didn't want to commit a ton of my time and not get paid all that much for it. And we're onto another change. Nursing? Medical School? Real Estate? Veterinary School? Restaurant Manager... or even Owner?

Obviously I never quite found my fit in the world of careers. But I think I've finally found my calling - and it wasn't what I ever would have expected. I always thought I'd be a career-loving mommy once I had children but not having a passion for any particular career... well, you can see my conundrum.

In November of 2011, I walked away from my 50+ hour/week job to stay home with my son. People often ask me "What do you do all day?" or say things like "You have it so easy." Well actually, that's not really the case. I have plenty to do chasing a 15 month old and it is not easy. I get paid in snuggles and kisses. I clean the dirty and soothe the tired. I fix the problems and initiate adventures in my own living room. I wipe away tears and watch Nick Jr. too much. But you know what? I have a passion for this. I have a passion for raising my son. Who cares if I don't have a career or if I still (yes, still) don't know what I want to be when I grow up. It doesn't really matter to me because as long as I can be Mason's mommy, every thing else will fall into place. I was made to be a mom... and it's the best job I could ever have.