A Good Balance

First of all hats off to all the full time working moms that keep it all going.  It is a hard job!  Ever since I started back to work full time last August I have really struggled with finding a good work/life balance.  I will admit I was spoiled in the past with a part time job or staying at home.  I knew going back to work full time would be an adjustment, but the money was tempting and the hours were flexible so I figured I could handle it.  Well even though the hours were flexible during the day, I still found myself doing work at night after the kids went to bed.  I found myself thinking about work stuff all the time.  I found that at the end of the day after work all I wanted to do was sit on the couch and zone out.  I found that I spent most of my free time doing house chores.  I wasn't engaging with my kids like I had in the past.  I just couldn't find my rhythm.  So after months of debating and talking with Jeff, I decided I either needed to quit my job or find something part time that was still worth paying a nanny.  The first option was not very feasible financially right now, so I went on a hunt for part time.  Not an easy job to find, but my current job surprised me and said they would do it!  So starting February 17th I will start working 3 days a week and I will get 2 days a week at home with my babies. I don't know how this will all play out, but I have to give it a try.  Let's face it I have two boys and who knows how long they will think mom is cool or want to hang out with me, so I better take advantage while I have the time.  Maybe our bank account won't be as big, but I am so thankful to Jeff who just wants to see me happy.   Mommy is coming home…at least part time!