I had a surprise encounter with my former Pilates instructor last night. Totally kismet I wouldn't have spontaneously meet up with her if I hadn't decided to unexpectedly go and get some frozen yogurt in Fort Collins before heading back to Greeley.
She had her two sons with her, a 3 yrs old and a 10 months old. Being a mother of two young children her attention was often diverted from our conversation while making sure that her energetic toddler was in her sight. She turned to me and stated, 'it is wonderful having children but so tiring.' I have heard this many times from many mothers, especially those of young children.
When I was driving home I had an elated sense. Motherhood is a craving that occasionally comes over me. Over the last year I knew of about 9 women who had babies. I definitely felt outside of the club wondering if motherhood is something that I ever will have the opportunity to experience.
The interesting thing that I noticed in my drive home was gratitude for the place I my life that I find myself. Free no children interrupting my thoughts, no husband to check with before I go places. How my time is my own. I'm not neglecting anyone by focusing on my clients or school work. And how grateful I am to be making this transformation in my life into the new career of life coaching, which comes with it the challenge of returning to school. And how much easier it is for me to accomplish this new part of my life while I have the freedom of a single person. It was a wonderful feeling that came over me to be satisfied with exactly where I am with my life.
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