It’s been a year since Christine Chang stepped away from the 7News anchor desk and put on her full-time mom hat. We sat down to interview her about her transition from a busy, Emmy-award-winning anchor and reporter to stay-at-home home.
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Do you miss it?
That’s the question I often get asked when I meet someone who watches the weekend morning shows on Denver 7. The answer isn’t that simple. After all, I’ve been in television news for more than 18 years. 11 of those years at Channel 7 as a news anchor/reporter. I went to college for this dream job. I wanted to be the next Ann Curry from the Today Show! I was young, driven and ready to take on the world.
After my husband and I were blessed with our son Rylan in December of 2013, something inside of me changed. You hear it all the time from moms. Some say, I can’t ever see myself staying home. Others say the opposite. For me, I was open to whatever “feeling” I might have because I didn’t know anything different. My routine: waking up at one in the morning, downing two cups of coffee, putting on makeup half asleep and getting ready to be on-air. My career always came first. I’ve worked almost every Christmas and Thanksgiving while in news. Thinking back, I’m so thankful my parents were able to come visit me for the holidays!
After my son turned one, I took a break from the career roller coaster and hopped on a slower moving train. Boy was I wrong about one thing. That train has been anything but slow! I’m apologizing now to all the stay-at-home moms for ever thinking your job was a breeze. For thinking you get to work out any time you want, have lunch with friends, sleep in and just focus on raising a child. I was wrong. Coming from a type A person who always has a list of things to do and feels accomplished only when I go beyond what is expected (yes, I’m a perfectionist).. this past year has humbled me and made me appreciate my own mom more.
It took me an entire year to finally breathe with more confidence as a full-time mom. I even taught myself to cook! I cooked more than 260 days last year, sometimes two to three new recipes a day! I found myself baking cookies after my husband and son were both in bed because it would be my quiet time. The truth is I found a new passion: creating beautiful dishes for my family and friends to enjoy makes my heart smile.
So do I miss my news career you ask? I miss the people and I’m so grateful for all the opportunities I’ve had in television news. Those years are memories I will always treasure. But I’m happy and this time with my son and family I know I will never regret. Who knows what’s next! I’d love to do something more food and family focused. For now, I’m just learning to appreciate each moment and thanking God for all the blessings.
Find Christine Chang at Facebook.com/justchristinechang ; twitter.com/christinetvhost Instagram: justchristinechang.
Author: Mile High Mamas
Savannah
I used to watch Christine all the time and wondered what happened to her. Glad she’s in a good place!
Momof4
Love hearing stories like this. Whether you’re a working mom or stay at home, we’re all in this together.
Shawnae
Way to go Christine! Parenting is an amazing adventure! Just imagine x2! I’m thrilled to see you so happy enjoying the Mommy grind! So proud of all you do…xoxo
Judy Chang
Proud of your job well done !!!