And I am nowhere near it. But I did just get an office with a big window.
And a pack 'n play.
And onsite daycare. But I am also the daycare, so I guess it's not a huge perk. Except that I get to be a mom (and employee) all day. That part is thrilling (and exhausting...)
On the first day in my new work digs (aka my home), Penelope split her lip open because she insists on playing in this bizarre little basket for her toys, and I didn't have the time to focus on her as much as I should have. It wasn't a great omen.
But I remain optimistic that this new situation is the answer to many prayers. Did you know that sometimes the answers to my prayers might be good, but they're not easy? I'm still working out that second part with the big guy upstairs.
Wish me luck...
11 comments:
coolio, work from home! i'm working about 8 hours a week now (not from home), and frankly that's pushing my stress threshold. i am still so in awe of you and your workingness. good luck at home; i hope there is some easy in it for you.
What a blessing to be able to work from home. It might be hard especially with a cute little girl running around but I would love to work from home. Lucky you!
Hip, hip, hooray for work at home. However, I agree that it sounds really crazy and stressful. You'll get the balance right, just give it a bit.
WONDERFUL! I know first hand from my first year of life with Ambrose that working from home is WAY EASIER than it sounds- but having someone else raise your kid all day is also way harder than it sounds and it already sounds hard so we Moms do what we can! I am thrilled for you! You guys will find your happy groove and hooray for that!
That was written all wrong- working from home is WAY HARDER than it sounds. Whew. Sorry 'bout that. heh heh
But do ya get what I mean? Like everyone thinks you get paid to watch Oprah and cuddle your child. It's definitely a balancing act, but so worth it if you must work! So so worth it. OK. Done. haha
I am in awe. I can barely get everyone dressed and fed as it is, let alone win some bread all the while. Very impressive and I hope you can find that mystical balance you seek.
Looking at you in your little world or family and work, I wanted to share a quite story. First, a little prologue.
Recently, I've felt impressed to clean up my old journal and scrapbooks. Of course, that means having Theresa do the Senate stuff. The journal is my assignment. There are huge gaps of time, especially when I struggled with life's challenges. These are probably the time I should have journaled the most, but I didn't.
To fill in some of those times, however, I found letters I sent to my sons serving missions. I am placing those in my journal. That helps a bit. I was doing that this morning, and ran across a little biddy about your. Your blog prompts me to post this.
In a February 10, 1997 letter that I sent to Christopher, while he was serving in Seattle, I wrote "Becca is so bright. She has no idea."
I still think that. I am so proud of all my children. I love you Boo.
BMDADDY
Becca,
Whats the new job!? That's cool that you're getting to live in both worlds at the same time! PS - could Bart be any cuter!?!
You're such a good mom, Becca. I could tell how much you missed Penny when you had to leave her for work. It will get easier. (Actually it won't. I'm just saying that to make you feel better.)
Oh thanks, all! What a little boost of love! Steph -- you are SO RIGHT. I might need to bother you for all your little tips about surviving it.
J, my job actually hasn't changed. Same stuff I've always done; now I just do it from home.
And dad. Seriously? You couldn't be any sweeter. Love you.
you and steph have a way better attitude than me. working from home is about a million times more difficult than working in an office in my not so humble opinion. especially for a personality type like mine that has trouble with a little thing called FOCUS. but stephanie is also right, the best option if you need to be working and you need to be being a mama. i realize its probably not at alll helpful for me to tell you how hard it is--just want to empathize. and also want to tell you i like your papa, recognize you as very bright and capable of great things.
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