A Working Mom

Today I completed the paper work for my new job. Yes, I am now working. My title is Adult Fitness Trainer. I am teaching cycling (or spinning) classes two evenings a week. I had been taking cycling classes at the YMCA since the summer when I joined. I really enjoy cycling and burn a lot of calories doing it. The YMCA branch I go to is a smaller and less fancy than most. However, it offers a lot of good classes for both adults and the kids, plus they have child watch that is included in the membership. It turned out that they needed to replace a cycling instructor and I was asked to do it by the instructor leaving. I've gone through the hire process and began teaching this evening (Monday). I will be teaching Monday and Wednesday evenings.

The classes are 45 minutes long. Luckily Rod will be able to watch the kids, but if he can't or wants to work out too, the kids can go to the Child Watch. The pay isn't much, but the membership benefits will make the job worth it. I have absolutely no formal training right now to teach, but I am getting help from other instructors and on-line. There is a lot of unpaid time in preparation right now, but that should change once I get used to it. The good news is that the YMCA will give me classes to help me get certified. Until then I am winging it.

It's just strange to have a job again. It doesn't really feel like a job since I was taking the cycling classes anyways. Now I just have to be the one making the calls. Am I still considered a stay at home mom? It sure feels like it during the day.

(Sorry no picture of me cycling!)