Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Now what?
It has been two weeks now since I received "the news". Now what? I am not sure how to define myself now. Am I unemployed? a stay at home mom? housewife? home manager? It is hard to define oneself when their role has changed in some ways drastically. I have a long list of things that need to get done around my house, like laundry, dishes, rearranging the girls room. Then there is the list of things I want to do that have been pushed so far back that I am having trouble seeing them. You know the things that make you happy, I love to bake, sew, make crafty things and of course read blogs! Then there are the things that I want to do with my girls...play outside, go for walks, do fun hand print projects. With so many things I want/need to do and then the unknown factor of how long I will be in this position, I find myself not doing too much. I feed the kids, change diapers, change clothes from spit up, cook dinner, do a few dishes, give baths, read stories, tuck into bed. That about sums up my days so far. Am I loving it? Heck ya! So many times while sitting at work I would desperately wish to be home with my girls and even doing the dishes and laundry. So right now in life I am enjoying my family! Something that desperately needed more of my attention for awhile now.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
3 comments:
Great attitude, Tiffany!!!
Wow, I can't believe you were back at work full-time with a baby so young. In Canada, most people get a year of maternity leave at 55% of their pay, so just about everyone takes it (I'm self-employed, so don't get anything, but my husband is on a parental leave for 4 months now since his company also tops up, like many companies here). Enjoy your time with your kids!!! I know the feeling of "Busy all day and nothing gets done."
As you well know, I have been in both places many times since you were born. We are torn between loving being at home and being a career woman. Life cycles and changes always...just enjoy the chance you have to be with my wonderful great nieces! No one can take care of them like their own Mommy. Take on a little project everyday and you will catch up. When there are small children in the house there is never enough time to "do" all the things that need (or that you want) to be done. Getting things cleaned up and organized will be your best friend! Love all my girls, miss you! NaNa
Awww...Beautiful Family Picture!...&& Look At My Brother!...Readin Thru Your Blogs..Love It! <3 Yall!
Post a Comment