My thoughts after the first winter where my kid (she’s 2!) and I both got the flu. Grateful it wasn’t that severe, nevertheless this is what I’ve learned about my body’s healing as a mother. And I believe it’s accentuated by working with toddlers in my full-time job as well. When you are a mom, … Continue reading Releasing Guilt, Changing Expectations
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Mommy Mode
I got dressed today, wore a nice outfit, and even put make up on. Every now and then I like wearing make up to work, particularly on the days that I feel tired. As I was getting ready to leave, I woke up my child and realized that her cheeks looked even more pink than … Continue reading Mommy Mode
Vacation: An Opportunity for Fresh Perspectives
I was blessed to spend a week visiting my family over winter break. I'm going back to my teaching job this Thursday, but still "off" these past few days. Being "off" doesn't have the same meaning it did a few years ago. I still have to take care of my toddler daughter and I still … Continue reading Vacation: An Opportunity for Fresh Perspectives
From Corporate to Chaos: How Becoming a Mom Changed My Career Path
There is something I really miss about having a desk job. And that is: it was even-keeled (for the most part). Now that also made it boring at times, which is why I was eager to branch out away from it. I don’t mind doing nothing sometimes, but doing nothing in a small office without … Continue reading From Corporate to Chaos: How Becoming a Mom Changed My Career Path
A Mommy’s Tummy Ache is Different
This morning I had a stomach ache. My body tends to express stress in this way. And the past few weeks have been full of emotions—conscious and repressed ones—so my hurting tummy is no surprise. I had a tummy ache, but not only did I still have to go to work—as I'm used to as … Continue reading A Mommy’s Tummy Ache is Different
Free Time and Mommyhood
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
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
