About AnchorMommy
February 10, 2009 by admin
I was happily chugging along in my dream job as a television news anchor and producer, thinking I was managing the four C’s so nicely — the career, the cleaning, the cooking, the childrearing.
But the further down the path I got, the tougher it got. Mostly because my baby became a toddler, complete with all the opinions toddlers tend to have. Like yelling, “NO!” as I was pleading with him to just please come out from under the table. The daycare teacher didn’t mind tardiness. Mommy’s boss did.
Things were good at the station. I loved my job, and loved my 30 hour a week work schedule. Unfortunately, my boss needed me back full time and wanted to shift my schedule to Sundays through Thursdays. And I just couldn’t see myself giving up more time with my family — especially Sundays.
That’s when I had my big epiphany. A big epiphany comprised of several points, actually:
- My child’s first two years whipped by in the blink of an eye.
- The next two years were bound to whip by just as quickly, and he would be starting preschool.
- With my son in preschool and myself working the newsroom night shift, our schedules would be pitted against each other.
- I already felt like I was running a race I could never win.
So I waved the white flag. After a lot of soul searching and heartache, I decided my traditional media career would have to wait. My son’s childhood could not.
How AnchorMommy operates
Currently, I am fueled by a lot of coffee. (REALLY trying to cut back.)
As for the site itself, you can expect regular AnchorMommy articles along with a once-a-week newscast from the AnchorMommy newsroom/kitchen.
AnchorMommy will provide blog-style coverage with a “news” perspective on pretty much anything and everything — from time savers to tantrums. Really, all the things that make up a mom’s life, working outside the home or not.
Contact AnchorMommy
Leave me a comment (I read ‘em all!) or email me: shannon@anchormommy.com.
Comments (8)
Shannon:
Congrats on taking the plunge. It looks like you have plenty of material - if you’re in need of more resources I’m tied into a great informal mom’s group. Some stay-at-home, some work. Good group.
Best Wishes,
Robin
Shannon,
While I will miss your smiling face on FOX at night, I am very excited about following you on this blog and Twitter. You’ve got some great stuff on here and I can’t wait to read more. I love, love, love your Typo Patrol section and am happy to make contributions
Best wishes with your new gig!
~Sandy Larsen from the Univ. of Idaho Alumni Assoc.
Congrats! I LOVE it! Best of wishes for you!
Shannon,
this is awesome. I am super excited to read and watch on a weekly basis. So much good information for all moms.
thanks for taking the step and helping all the other moms out there!
Shannon! So good to see that you are doing so well! Your mommy cast’s are absolutely hilarious. I am following you on twitter as well. Do you have a Facebook as well?
Good luck!
PS. Put up some pictures of the hubby that puts up w/you two! *giggle*
You and I have so much in common!! I was happily working in radio, transitioning into tv and them bam! I got pregnant and everything changed… I love being a stay at home mom, but news and reporting is in my blood. Congrats on your decision, and I look forward to seeing more of your work.
That song by Kellen is a #1 Hit!
Love the site cous, and I’ll check back often to see your life story. Love you and miss you even more.
Ryan
Love this picture, and OMG that little red kitchen is what I totally want to buy my baby boy but it is currently sold out!