After one day of work...I like it.
(I know. I'm surprised too.)
I'm only there for 18 hours a week. Playtex makes a bra that goes longer than that. I think I can handle it.
I like sitting at a desk tackling one problem at a time, rather than multi-tasking several things (badly) with a crying baby hanging off me and another demanding snacks. It felt so good to sit in my quiet little office and focus on mindless data entry. Instead of tensing up and listening for the inevitable screams, I sat back and relaxed into the hum of adults and typing and calm phone conversations.
Elizabeth and Elodie did well at Grandma's house, too. Elodie had her moments, but she didn't go on a hunger strike and she didn't scream the entire day, so I'm counting it as a success. I know that after a couple months she'll be crawling all over Grandma's house and happily tearing into all of MIL's breakables.
I still don't know where I'm at on the SAHM vs WOHM debate. I see working moms who rock the Have-It-All lifestyle with energy and organization, and I know SAHM's who are creative and fun and soak up each precious day with their babies. Me? I'm the mom who stumbles along with whatever life hands her at the moment. There is no Grand Master Plan.
And maybe I don't need one? Maybe it's enough that we're all happy. And healthy. And the bills are being paid.
15 comments:
Make it up as you go along girl! So glad you like your job!!!
I think you might have the ideal balance. I work outside the home - 40 plus hours. I think 18 hours sounds awesome. A respite for you. A little cash for you. And plenty of time to stay at home too. :) Good luck! Those who seem like they have it all together are EXCELLENT at deception.
You are doing the best of both worlds. I think part time work is ideal. I am so jealous. My forty to fifty hour a week job is too much. But I think 20 would give me that perfect balance.
and yes sometimes I view work as a break....
I work part time at night and on the weekends and get adult convo in my life and its great! I stay home with my girls during the day and sometimes I can't wait to go to work to get a break, so keep it up, I think you'll enjoy it! Oh and I'm happy to hear you do like your job!
Yay for you! I do both, too, and love it. I agree with Carol...those who always seem like they have it all together are VERY excellent at deception. Congrats!
Can't have happy kids unless you have a happy mom and this mom need work to make her happy.
EXACTLY.
You have to figure out what works best for YOUR sanity, and therefore you being more sane makes you a better mom...
each mom is different...and in our own way, rock not matter WHAT we do!
glad you liked it!! go you!
Whose to say you can't have the qualities of a WOHM and a SAHM? I stayed home the first 6 months of my first sons life and loved it...but I've worked ever since. My last child I only took 3 weeks off (I know I'm crazy) but I couldn't afford not to work. I enjoy each and every precious moment with them. I still do fun crafty projects with them. During the summer my oldes still does "school" work but he doesn't realize it because I make it fun. Do what ever works best for you and don't let anyone make you feel bad about the decision you make.
It sounds perfect to me!
I'm right there with you. I too don't have a Master Plan. But as you said, "it's enough that we're all happy. And healthy. And the bills are being paid." Can't ask for much more than that.
When Beanie was 18mth old I went back to work one day a week. I quit after we had Bubby. Right about now I'm sort of wishing I had that one day away.
I'm glad you like it and hope things keep going well!
I'm so happy for you. :)
Balance, smalance. Do what you can, day to day. I've been a SAHM for over four years, and while I'm quite crafty. I am NOT one of those mom's who plans projects and cute meals for my kids.
I toss some balony and cheese on a plate and call it lunch, kids for more then a few hours make me twitch, but I'm lucky enough to stay home... for now...
Glad you like what your doing!
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You know, your situation actually sounds as close to the elusive 'balance' that I've ever heard. You guys are healthy, and you're contributing but still being able to hang out with the kids a couple of days a week. It sounds like a great setup to me! Good for you.
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