There’ll be actual real live people
It’ll be totally strange
But wow, am I so ready for this change
‘Cause for the first time in forever
There’ll be music, there’ll be light
For the first time in forever
I’ll spread my wings and take flight
Don’t know if I’m elated or gassy
But I’m somewhere in that zone
Cause for the first time in forever
I will stand alone
I became a mom 27 years ago. I have five children ranging in age from 27 to 10. At the age of 5, I knew I wanted to be a mommy when I grew up; I have been perfectly happy and content in my vocation. I have experienced joy beyond belief. It hasn’t always been easy, but I am thankful that I have been the one to brush off the dirt, to kiss the boo-boos, and to teach them to walk and read. I have also been the one to wipe their tears and listen to their hopes and dreams. I would not trade this life for anything in the world. I have been working in the corporate world, but my boss is very friendly toward stay-at-home moms. I have taken care of my family, homeschooled, and haven’t had to leave my children for business reasons. I also have not had to worry about being let go for bad performance! In fact, I enjoy a very intimate relationship with my boss.
For the past 21 years, I have had the pleasure of helping my husband in his business. This has involved attending trade shows, helping with paperwork, and other miscellaneous office responsibilities. Even when attending trade shows, I have been able to have our children come on trips with us. I have not had to leave my children and could work from home. I have had the best of both worlds.
Since my husband’s business is computer related, we have had PC’s in our house since the 90s. I have always been comfortable working with computers. My husband encouraged me to take a programming class in college, so I even have a little technical knowledge. In 2006 I started my Facebook account, In 2009 I set up a Twitter account and this Google Blog, but I did very little with the blog. Last year after applying for the Disney Parks Moms Panel and making it to Round 2, I decided to give blogging a try again. I slightly revamped my blog and began writing. I had the usual thoughts most writers have. Would anyone read what I wrote? I am just a mom scribbling down random thoughts. Granted, I am a mom that is 50 years old with 27 years of parenting experience. That should count for something. Right?!?
Well on Friday, I received the following email! Someone has read something I have written, and they like me enough to invite me to this conference! I am humbled, excited, and I have constant butterflies in my stomach. I am enthusiastic, but I have online friends that I wish could join me, and I think they deserve it just as much or more than me!
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You’re Invited…
To the Most Magical Social Media Conference of the Year!
The 2015 Disney Social Media Moms Celebration!
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I am jumping for joy. BUT, I lack a professional logo. I need to order business cards! Business casual attire? I normally wear mommy clothes. I tend to dress a little nicer most days, but I don’t think my nice leggings and sweater count as business attire. Since I live in Northeast Ohio, I have limited summer clothes, and most of them are shorts and flip-flops.
What will happen when I get there? I know that I can hold an adult conversation. I can also talk with business professionals. But promoting myself is so much different than promoting my husband’s business. Will people see me for who I am or will they just see how I am feeling inside – uncertain and inadequate?
So for the first time in forever, I’ll be standing all alone. I won’t have someone or something to hide behind. I know I would tell my children that they will be great (and I would mean it). I have 3 adult children who are intelligent and beautiful/handsome inside and out. They are poised, excellent speakers, and can conduct themselves as professionals. Hopefully their mommy can do the same because . . .
For the first time in forever
There’ll be magic, there’ll be fun
For the first time in forever
I got noticed by someone
Sources: Lyrics taken from For the First Time in Forever by Kristen Bell – modified by Patty Moliterno
Reviewing movies for parents from a Christian perspective since 2005. Know Before You Go!
Christian Homeschooling mom – 30 years and counting
Autism Mom & Disney enthusiast
Thanks! I will try to make my Disney blogging community proud!
Thanks Tina! I am hoping that I don't trip because I am so incredibly excited. Wishing you could come too!
Very excited for you, Patty!!! You deserve this and I can imagine all the fun you are going to have gleaning, networking, playing and having pixie dust sprinkled all over you! I'll be living vicariously through you and looking for everything you share! Congrats!!!!!
so awesome.. enjoy well deserved you will figure it all out
YAY!! This is so exciting! I went to a Disney on the road conference last year and it was a blast! I can only imagine how magical and wonderful this experience will be at Disney World. Please post everything about it, because I am excited for you and think it will be so much fun 🙂 Good luck getting those cards and your logo done!
Thanks! I am over the top excited. I obviously have never done anything of this magnitude! Working on the logo and business cards, but I am trying to figure out if I should move to WordPress.