My hats include mom, wife, daughter, 2nd grade teacher and sister.  I work one mile from my house in small private school and most days I really enjoy it.

I have a 21 year old daughter who still lives at home.  She has been pretty "high maintenance" most of her life.  I'm learning how to be the mother of an adult who is not exactly ready to grow up (financially, emotionally).  I'm learning to let go and let her make her own mistakes.  I'm learning to keep my mouth shut (smile and nod).  It hasn't been easy.

I have a 16 year old son (yikes!).  He is about to get his driver's licence.  He is what they call an "underachiever."  Smart as can be but LAAAAAZY!  Drives me insane!  Constant battles with grades.

I have a wonderful marriage.  My husband is the best there is.  I can always count on him.

I also have two elderly parents who live nearby.  They are still somewhat "independent" (Dad cares for Mom but he can barely get around).  I'm their only child in town so most of the caregiving falls on me.

Childhood was good.  Still live in the same town.  Wish I'd worked harder in school and went off to college.  Married at 22.  Too young for me, I think.  We should have both finished college first.  Still would have married this one, though.  He's the best.

Struggled with infertility. Spent most of my twenties trying to become a mom.  Adopted both our kids as newborns (God sent them to us).  What a blessing.

Graduated college at age 30.  Became a teacher at age 40.  Worked in public school for two years and then moved to private school making about half as much money.  (But my son gets to go there for free - I like it most of the time.)

Two more years (hopefully) and my son will graduate.  I don't know yet what his plans for college will be or if he'll even go at this rate.

Hopefully, I will be able to retire or at least work from home.  I'd love to find something that made at least what I'm making now (hopefully more) but gives me freedom and a little more quiet time.