Before I was a mom, if I spent my relaxation time editing my resume or applying to jobs, I would be angry at myself for missing out on relaxing. I should have danced or did yoga, or something else. But as a mom, free time is a commodity and taking painstaking care to edit my … Continue reading Free Time and Mommyhood
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My Current Work-Momlife Balance
Previously I blogged about reducing my hours at my preschool job and wondering what I would end up doing instead. My intention was to have more downtime: for myself, and my toddler daughter too. And I do—that is, when I'm not training to become a water safety instructor in the evening. I guess I'm not … Continue reading My Current Work-Momlife Balance
Living in the Moment in the Digital Age
I recently had a picnic outside with my daughter. I didn't bring my phone because I wanted to live in the moment and be fully present with my little munchkin. But then I felt bad when I couldn't take a picture to capture how sweet our venture outdoors was. I have felt this guilt many … Continue reading Living in the Moment in the Digital Age
Regretting the Break from Bedtime Routine
I had enjoyed a break from the bedtime routine, as mentioned in my previous post about our road trip. But that changed when we returned home. My daughter was so miserable in trying to fall asleep the first night back, that I quickly changed my tune with regard to how I felt about taking a … Continue reading Regretting the Break from Bedtime Routine
Break from Bedtime Routine
Going on a recent road trip, I enjoyed a break from the monotony of the routine. In particularly with respect to bedtime ritual. The bedtime routine was especially modified those nights we stayed in a motel. While a routine may give the guise of looking simple, it is anything but. It takes a lot of … Continue reading Break from Bedtime Routine
Mother’s Day 2019
Last year was my first Mother's Day, but this year feels like a first in many ways. Last year my daughter was five months old. This year she is 17 months—she has grown and developed so much! And I believe I have too!... I have learned to keep up with her: Taking her for walks … Continue reading Mother’s Day 2019
Seeking Self-Care: Balancing Our Children’s Needs with Our Needs
This afternoon I spent my lunch break taking my daughter to the doctor for a sick visit. I was grateful that the doctor could fit her in at the time I requested. When I returned, my co-teacher asked me how she was doing. I was grateful that she cared about my daughter—her former "student"—but I … Continue reading Seeking Self-Care: Balancing Our Children’s Needs with Our Needs
