Just a few days left until I return to the real world of a working (outside the home) mom. I am trying to stay positive....and feeling quite successful. Here's the peptalk I am giving myself.
Returning to work does not mean I am not the mom anymore. (I think that when anxiety/sadness creeps in I think of all that I won't be doing - so I need to focus on the things I AM doing that make me the mama of these two!) I still get to talk to Max laying on her changing table. I still get to adventure with Cole. I still get to nurse Maxine and she will be getting good Mama's milk when we're apart thanks to my stockpile! I still get to tuck these kids in every single night. I still get to hear about Cole's day and talk with him about anything and everything (we'll probably have more to talk about when we have time apart!). In fact, I still get to do everything that is 'Mom' about my time off...just in moderation.
I get a break - to listen to loud music in the car, without competing with the SpongeBob movie from the back seat. I can even roll down the windows without worrying if it's too much wind in the backseat!
I really enjoy my job -the freedom of it, the interesting experiences each day holds, the ability to make money, and helping people! I also really miss my coworkers and my clients. And, if I put my mind to it - I can work from home at least a day or two each month!
I
will miss these mornings, relaxing with the kiddos. I will miss a (mostly) tidy house and keeping up with laundry. But hey, that's what weekends are for!
See you soon, real world!
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