What I've learned about being a working mom.

Or "Why there are always dirty dishes in the sink and a pile of laundry in the bedroom."

Since I'm in the midst of another work week, I thought I'd post a few thoughts about being a working mom and what makes my life easier as a working mom.

1. The realization that I can't do it all. I am not superwoman. I have decided that I am not going to feel like a failure if the house is messier the weeks that I work, or if Judah wears a few more disposable diapers, or the laundry piles up more. I would rather spend time with my husband and son than trying to get all that stuff done every day.

2. Things are much better if I do as much as possible the night before work. I try to get my breast pump bag ready to go with everything washed that I need to take. I pick out my clothes. I often take a shower in the evening because that's one less thing to do in the morning.

3. I really, really need to plan meals ahead of time. Honestly, I don't do this well. But if I make at least a little plan ahead of time, even if that just involved putting something out to thaw, then dinner is much less stressful.

4. I always wondered if I would be satisfied staying home as a mom. Now I know. Even though I love my job, I really don't miss it the weeks that I don't work. Maybe if I wasn't working at all I'd miss it, but I'm working just enough to satisfy me. I'm very thankful that I was able to find such a flexible job.

5. I have a really, really awesome husband. He is so helpful, especially the weeks when I work, and takes such good care of Judah. I'm also very thankful he has the kind of job where he can stay with Judah when I'm at work. He is a superman, working hard to prepare wonderful sermons each week, and also finishing up a Th.M. I love that man.

Comments

CO mom said…
And I love you
and Jeff
and Judah
What a beautiful picture God is designing through your family!
10:15 AM
Somewhere Over The Rainbow said…
So...I do think you are supermom....but I'm glad you give yourself grace on the things that don't get done!!

Have you ever looked into e-mealz.com. It's awesome. It saves money (endorsed by Dave Ramsey), great recipes, easy planning.
10:31 PM
REO in CA said…
Aunt RuthEllen has another idea. How about hiring a housekeeper during those working weeks. I think you really deserve it, and it could help the economy for someone else.
9:28 PM
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