I’m Mom of the Year! | Ilene Evans Marketing

I used to be that mom who “did it all.”

I was the breadwinner in my family. I held a highly demanding job where, it wasn’t unusual for me to work my “9 to 5,” spend time with my three children, and then go back to work from my home office once I put them to bed.

Except after work and the kids, there was little time for me.

My life became an existence.

I resented my kids.

I resented my job.

I resented all of it.

Soon after my youngest turned 2, I decided to step off the corporate ladder.

For a few years, I was able to strike a balance between parenting and pursuing other things I loved.

I had time to exhale.

Until…

A year ago, when my husband and I split up.

At first, being a single parent was a shakeup in that required me, to once again, “do everything,” including work three jobs to stay on top of the bills.

However, in time, I allowed being a single parent to shake up my thinking in that I’ve re-prioritized what’s important to me…and to my kids.

Is any mortgage worth working three jobs for? Married or single?

I’ve made some radical decisions lately and there are some big changes for my family right around the corner. Do the decisions I’ve made qualify me for Mom of The Year?

Come find out over at Meredith’s page.

See you there!

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I’m Mom of the Year! — 18 Comments

Christie on June 7, 2013 at 11:13 am said:

Brave and wonderful you!!!
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- Ilene on June 9, 2013 at 10:36 am said:
  
  So sweet of you. We’ll see how brave I’m feeling in August! xo
Michelle on June 7, 2013 at 12:04 pm said:

You are very brave, I’d say! Good luck on the newest chapter of your life! Yes, you qualify for Mom of the Year!
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- Ilene on June 9, 2013 at 10:36 am said:
  
  Thanks Michelle. It will be a new chapter and i’m ready for that, even though it’s sad to leave certain things behind. xo
thedoseofreality on June 7, 2013 at 12:09 pm said:

Can’t wait to come visit you at Meredith’s place! 2 fabulous women in one spot! 🙂
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- Ilene on June 9, 2013 at 10:37 am said:
  
  I just love Meredith! I’m so glad we found each other!
Stephanie on June 7, 2013 at 1:01 pm said:

This is probably just what you need, I wish the best for you in this.
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- Ilene on June 9, 2013 at 10:37 am said:
  
  Thank you Stephanie! I think it’s going to be great!
another jennifer on June 7, 2013 at 2:33 pm said:

I would say you qualify for mother of the year! Not many people can step back and have the ability to make the kind of changes you are making. Can’t wait to read more.
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- Ilene on June 9, 2013 at 10:38 am said:
  
  Thanks, Jen. A huge physical leap and a huge leap of faith as well. But I think it’s going to be good. All very good… xo
Mary @ A Teachable Mom on June 7, 2013 at 7:34 pm said:

Mom of the year? I’ve been following your story for almost that long and there’s not a doubt in my mind! Congrats!
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- Ilene on June 9, 2013 at 10:38 am said:
  
  Sweet and supportive and amazing you. xo
Meredith on June 7, 2013 at 8:25 pm said:

Ilene, you are SO loved! I am blown away by your spirit and tenacity and think you are THE Mom of the Year. xo
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- Ilene on June 9, 2013 at 10:39 am said:
  
  I just loved the chance to be on your page and to share this story. Feeling and loving all of the love and support from you and the readers. So lucky. xo
Leah Davidson on June 7, 2013 at 9:23 pm said:

Just started following you, so only starting to slowly get “your story” but from what I read so far, the words: brave and courageous come to mind.
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- Ilene on June 9, 2013 at 10:40 am said:
  
  Leah, I am so touched by your words and I am so glad we found each other! xo
Carli on June 8, 2013 at 2:14 pm said:

I too held a corporate job in consulting in over 10 years. I feel like I gave up everything for it in exchange for the all mighty dollar. Two years ago, I quite and took a job as an executive assistant. At the same time my husband became disabled and now I have to support the whole family, on a lot less money because I’m NOT willing to go back into that draining corporate world.

I think you’re decisions do qualify you for Mom of the Year. They are hard decisions but just like on a plane you can’t take care of others until you take care of yourself.
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- Ilene on June 9, 2013 at 10:41 am said:
  
  Yes, Carli, Yes! I feel like I gave up EVERYTHING for the $ when I worked in corporate. Especially now that I am packing up my house and selling stuff if not giving it away, I think of all of the hours I worked to buy that stuff -which is basically getting junked right now. I agree that we have to take are of ourselves first and amazingly when we do, our families are taken are of as well. Thank you for sharing part of your story with me here!