career woman

When I was a little girl, I truly believed I was going to change the world. I wanted to become a writer, broadcast journalist and/or politician. The world needed strong, capable women, and I knew I was strong and capable.

Of course, I wanted to be a mother, too. But that would have to come after I had graduated from college and moved into the White House. It wasn't until I had my first baby that I realized that motherhood was my calling. There was nothing more important, more influential than rocking babies to sleep, reading stories and singing lullabies.

My baby girl is 6 weeks old. If I was a career woman, my maternity leave would be over and I would be back at the office. I can't tell you how grateful I am to have the opportunity to be a stay-at-home-mom. It's difficult and draining at times, but it's my dream job.

This week, Roma started smiling. Her smiles are quick and fleeting and she only offers them up a couple of times per day. But when she smiles, my whole world lights up. It's a better paycheck than anything I could earn outside the home.

My dreams of becoming a best-selling author or first female President have been replaced with smaller, obtainable goals. Today I hope to put away all the clean laundry, make a wholesome dinner for my family and take a shower. These goals may seem simple and pathetic to big-time career women, but I feel content, fulfilled and truly happy.

I will spend the next 20+ years trying to raise a strong, capable and confident little girl because we need more of them. And this is exactly how I can change the world.