Going Back To Work

I have had 7 months of maternity leave.

I love my job.....I was ready to go back to work!

Yesterday was my first wedding back at The Country Abbey. I am the wedding coordinator there and I spend some of my most rewarding moments at that chapel. Everyone on staff is so kind and my boss is a dream (she has been so patient while I was out and even brought us lunch and groceries a couple of times after the boys were born).

There are many reasons that I decided to go back and for those of you who are thinking, "Why would she add one more thing to her plate", I have compiled a list.



1. Adult Conversation - People at the Abbey are actually interested in me.....not what drink I can produce from the fridge or whether or not I am playing hide and seek correctly.





2. I am appreciated - This is not a slight against Colin, this is more about the kids. No one says to me, "Thanks for changing my diaper" or "Mom, I am so glad you do several loads of dishes and laundry every day" or "I am so sorry I was super whiny this afternoon, will you forgive me for finger painting with poop on my closet wall" (yes, ZS did this). Every time I do something to help out a bride and her party I get a heartfelt thank you and usually a hug. Granted, they all think I am just bossy on rehearsal night but by the time 24 hours has passed and it is wedding day I am the most loved person in the building. It feels great not only to be appreciated but also to be told that everything you are doing is a "life saver" and that you are "the only reason the day went smoothly".



3. When I say "jump" people say "how high?" - This one actually came slowly. I had to learn that nice clothes, lots of makeup, big jewelry, heels, and plenty of red lipstick adds the "don't mess with me" element to your words without having to change my tone. It works so well that people actually come to you and ask what they can do to help you (unlike a 4 year old who tries to figure out what will actually make your job harder and then does that). When I ask (or tell) people to do something they just do it, no questions asked.......the power is quite addicting.


4. Joy - Getting to witness marriages every time I go to work is so fun. It is the best part of my job. No matter how crazy the last 48 hours have been there is nothing better then standing in the hall with a bride and her father right before she goes down the aisle. She always looks so beautiful and her smile is priceless. I then get to open the doors and witness the huge grin and look of love that sweeps over the groom's face. After doing almost 50 weddings that moment still makes me giddy and sometimes I even cry. At the end of the day all the worries about wedding details melt away and you get to see love.

So there it is, my top 4 reasons for rejoining the wedding community. It is really great to get out of the house a couple of times a month but the best thing is getting to come home to my wonderful husband and kids!