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mom, and I'll just be Jo Damato, the woman seemingly every- where at once making sure everything is running smoothly. Before I know it I'll be back on my return flight heading home in time to make it to one of the boys' basketball games and, hopefully, a family dinner before my husband heads out on his trip. I'll lit- erally trade my heels for sneakers. Af- ter a week of carefully selected business wear, fat-ironed hair, actually wearing my contacts and applying mascara, I'll be back in my home offce gear of pony- tail, baseball hat, yoga pants, a Phillies sweatshirt, and glasses. While I've been gone, my husband will have figured out the system that works best for him. He'll have had the week to tackle his own list of house projects, using the time the boys are at school or after they go to bed to caulk the shower, paint a room, fix all of the broken things we put in his shop assum- ing that he can fx anything once he gets the time. He'll have had plenty of bond- ing moments with the boys that they will cherish. They'll throw the football around, eat junk food and drink soda (don't tell mom!) in front of the TV during a Star Wars marathon. To his credit, he'll have kept up with the laundry too, restocked the fridge, and sorted through the mail for me. I've never re- turned from a trip feeling like I've been taken for granted. And suddenly, January is over. February will be calmer. I'll have minimal travel, he'll have weekends home. Friday nights will fnd the four of us playing Monopo- ly or watching a movie together all bun- dled up on the couch, a fire roaring in our wood-burning stove while the snow comes down outside. We'll work out a date night on a Sat- urday while the kids enjoy a sleepover at my parents'. We'll probably talk about this crazy life we knowingly signed up for together. As we approach 17 years of marriage, we'll reflect on the three moves, the multiple employer changes, and his lengthy furlough post-9/11. We'll talk about our budget, the places we want to see, and the steps we want to walk to- gether. We'll eagerly look forward to the next 17 years. A nd then we'll sta r t planning for March when I have not one but two con- ferences to attend! See you in Nashville! ✈ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joanne M. Damato, WAI 6829, is a mom, pilot, and director of operations and educational development for NBAA. I'll have ceased identifying myself as Jo Damato, working mom, and I'll just be Jo Damato, the woman seemingly everywhere at once making sure everything is running smoothly. 400 + YEARLY PLACEMENTS 260 + AIRCRAFT 42 LOCATIONS ATP is your airline career solution from zero time to airline pilot in just two years–proven by thousands of graduates now fl ying for regional and major airlines. NEW LOCATION IN SEATTLE AT EVERETT! ATPFlightSchool.com/intro Learn why ATP is your pilot career solution. Get Started with an Intro Training Flight ê Instrument, Commercial & Certifi ed Flight Instructor (Single, Multi & Instrument) ê 40 Hours Multi-Engine (100 Hour Multi Option Available) ê Guaranteed Flight Instructor Job Earn up to $42,000 annually with tuition reimbursement programs Full Financing Available | Tuition Reimbursement Full Financing Available | Tuition Reimbursement Airline Career Pilot Program All prices offered through February 29, 2016. Check ATPFlightSchool.com for details and eligibility requirements. ATPFlightSchool.com Call or text (650) 534-2877 AIRLINE TUITION REIMBURSEMENT Airlines now sponsoring $11,000 or more in tuition reimbursement when you become a fl ight instructor with ATP. Airlines Airline Sponsored Career Track ê Graduate in 6 months and fl ight instruct with ATP ê Interview with an airline at 500 hours ê Commit to your airline, receive tuition reimbursement ê Fly for your airline in about 2 years Private Pilot Prerequisite Starting with Zero Experience Includes Private $ 50,995 Day FAST TRACK 100 $ 63,995 Month FAST TRACK 6 SAVE $ 1,000 Schedule by 1/15/16 & start by 3/14/16 SAVE $ 4,000 Schedule by 1/15/16 & start by 3/14/16