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Post by JazzyMaxie on Oct 23, 2011 21:18:51 GMT -6
I think that we can all agree that being a Working Mom can be a challenging and demanding experience. But, what do you like most about being a Working Mom?
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Post by JazzyMaxie on Oct 23, 2011 21:21:32 GMT -6
I love the time away from my son! It is like the old addage, "Distance makes the heart grow fonder!"
At the end of the day, I am thrilled to pick up my handsome little guy and whisk him off to our next adventure! It is exciting every day!
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Post by dara1012 on Oct 23, 2011 22:14:24 GMT -6
I agree with you Jazzy! I really try to cram as much adventure and time with my little man as possible in the evenings and on the weekends. I feel energized by my time with him and don't think I would in the same way if we were together all the time.
I certainly have had moments on vacation or on the weekends when I am ready for him to go back to daycare. But then of course I miss him while he is at daycare and I am at work.
I really enjoy the people I work with and the adult relationships and conversations I have at work and school. I have a strong need for intellectual stimulation and challenge and work and grad school fulfills that for me.
I feel I am more focused on DS on the days I work because I have been away from him.
The only thing I don't like is that my house is always a mess.
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Post by ReneeW on Oct 24, 2011 14:20:58 GMT -6
I "third" that ... I cherish my time with my kids a little bit more I think. I work part time and there are some days when I look forward to going to work, other days not so much but overall it seems a good balance. But absolutely--I think I'm more patient and more attentive to my kids (AND they're happier to spend time with ME) the day after I've been at work and we've all had some space.
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Post by bumblebee23 on Oct 24, 2011 15:42:53 GMT -6
I just like being out of the house. I stayed home with my boys for two years and I just kept getting more and more depressed. Then I would feel guilty thinking, "what kind of mother doesn't want to stay at home with her children." Then I started working as a cashier and I loved it! I loved being out of the house and around other adults. I liked to feel productive and motivated to do a good job. I have an office job and I really feel like I am contributing, I am part of the team, and I have certain responsibilites. I really like my job and feeling like I am part of something other then housework.
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Post by danikasmom on Oct 24, 2011 16:10:14 GMT -6
I am a working mom, but at home. I love being home with them and seeing everything they do, but I love having the other children around too. I love being able to watch my daycare children grow as well. I have such a huge bond with the daycare children that I cried when they went to school after having them for 4 years. I love teaching kids.
I love the extra money too!!
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Post by sharon on Oct 25, 2011 5:25:14 GMT -6
Great question!
I love my work, so that helps. And I feel like my career makes me a better mom and my parenting makes me better in my career, so there's some synergy there. And I love that I'm helping so many children and families. I'm the mom of one child, but through my work I get to help so many.
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Post by deannemdm on Oct 25, 2011 6:55:26 GMT -6
I used to be a working mom, but lost my job almost 2 years ago. I thought being home would drive me crazy (no time from kids) but liked it once I found adult outlets/contacts. I miss getting a paycheck for sure (who wouldn't) and feeling like I'm contributing to society as a whole (not just in the long term by raising my kids) DS is 2.5 right now so I've cherished the time with him. I worked when DD was young so I can see both sides of the coin. I think I got a little too permissive with DD because I didn't want to make waves with so little time together. As course with her at daycare center, I really did not have to potty train her (she learned there and they just told us to not have her wear diapers one weekend and 2-3 accidents and she was done!) I miss that with DS-- his interest in stopping diapers is very low. Just my two cents from seeing both sides.
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Post by apryllraye87 on Oct 25, 2011 7:44:45 GMT -6
I personally feel like I am contributing to my family when I work. I want to be able to provide DS with everything that we couldn't afford growing up. It makes me feel good that we can afford to send him to a good school, put him in hockey, go on vacations, etc.
I realize there are families with SAHM's that can afford these things as well, but ours isn't one of them, so it makes me happy to be able to contribute!
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Post by fungirls on Oct 25, 2011 7:52:30 GMT -6
I like contributing to the family (currently I am the main contributor), and having a purpose and challenges that come with work. Also love the adult interaction. Kids are great, but it's just not the same. I am excited to see my kids at the end of each day, and appreciate the time I have with them.
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Post by smalltowngirl5 on Oct 25, 2011 8:15:04 GMT -6
I like contributing to my family and love how excited my kids are to see me at the end of the day. I feel like their time spent with other kids of all ages helps them socially and accepting of different situations.
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Post by nevaehsmom327 on Oct 25, 2011 10:29:31 GMT -6
I'm with Jazzy on this one. I love the time away, it really makes you grow fonder and more appreciative of the time you get with them. DD hates that I work and don't get to take her to school, but when I get home we have the most fun times ever just dancing and singing and being silly little girls together
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Post by abuckingham on Nov 10, 2011 10:07:24 GMT -6
I love this! Sometimes you think your the only one! I love to work and have had a strong work ethic since I started working! I do miss my lil princess during the day, but when I get off I am so excited to see her and to see her smile at me! I play with her all night and I think it's a great balance! She gets social skills at day care and enriched learning and than i'm not tired from doing it all day and she gets it all night! I think I cherish the time I get with her even more!
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Post by nevaehsmom327 on Nov 10, 2011 11:23:53 GMT -6
I'm with ya on that one Jazzy....I like having some time away, even if it's at work.
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Post by vq2011 on Nov 11, 2011 0:18:01 GMT -6
working for me means that I get the chance to be "Vanessa" not mommy, or babe. Bonus: I contribute financially.
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