Career Goals

There has been some fun going on for the past seven months at my house.

When we went to visit family in SC over Christmas, I realized that I haven't really made a formal announcement, so here we go...

I am now an independent consultant with Discovery Toys.

I had never heard of the company before June of 2012, but they have been around a long time.

Long enough that people who "grew up" on Discovery Toys are now buying them for their own kids.

I guess they just never made it as far as South Carolina.

I'm not writing this as a commercial for the products, though I could.

I'm writing this for two reasons.

Reason #1 - My family

I have never really known how to play with my kids.

Maybe I'm too busy.

Maybe I have no imagination.

But it's something I've always wanted to do better.

Now I am learning.

And enjoying.

And loving.

Even if I never sell another toy, choosing to be a consultant has changed my relationship with my kids forever.

For the better.

Reason #2 - Career Goals

I love staying home with my kids.

Some days I love it more than others.

But I have also sacrificed something.

Besides the money.

I love the feeling of professional accomplishment.

Achievement.

Competency.

I love it when I am part of a team that gets things done.

The most important work I do is as a mom and a wife.

Now I can do something professionally that enhances that.

And still gives me the feeling of professional satisfaction that I crave.

And so in 2013 I have decided.

I will promote in Discovery Toys.

I will be a Team Leader.

I will increase the family income.

I will help strengthen parents' relationships with their kids.

Including my own.

Yes, I am recruiting.

Yes, I am working.

Yes, I am on the phone.

And going to parties.

And having grown-up adult conversations.

And going to Nashville for the DT Convention this summer.

And loving my family more when I get home.