Working Girl

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As I am sure most friends and family know that BJ got a promotion at work. The increase in income is equivalant if not more than what I would have been making at a part time job. I could be a stay at home mom. A new mother's dream come true, right? However, I have known nothing but the workforce for the last several years of my life and a paycheck of my own. So to just cut that off so suddenly was hard and to stay away even harder. C'mon, who doesn't like an extra paycheck?! I still wanted something outside of the home and an opportunity to socialize even if it meant work. Things came together where I was able to go back to my old job on an as needed basis. Mostly to cover vacations, sick days, etc. Just enough to get what I want but not too much to be away from Sophia for too long. I have discovered the life a working mom and it is tough!! Juggling taking her to my mom's house, making sure the diaper bag is loaded with all necessities, pumping at work, driving home in rush hour with a crying child......it is TIRESOME. I cannot imagine if I were to work full time. UGH! I feel so blessed that I only need to work occasionally. I miss Sophia when I am gone. I know she is too young to really "miss" me, but she does know who I am and when I am near her. I have been working 3 days a week for the last few weeks because they had not found my replacement yet. In another week I won't be working as much and will be on the PRN status. As much as I want to work and the money it gives me, I still find myself saying the night before "This sucks, I wish I didn't have work tomorrow." It would not be so bad if I knew I would not have to get up for one or two night feedings and then be tired the next day. Well, I have made my choice and must suck it up.......off to bed----I have work tomorrow!

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