Work day?

Today was a work day…and by that I mean a day off! 

It’s so nice to have this rest day in the middle of the week.  I get to sit at a desk all day and “work” away!!  I get to take bathroom breaks all by myself.  Need to make a phone call?  No problem!  Pick that phone up, woman!  Heels, big fat necklace and droopy earrings - I really love you!!  It’s 9:15pm and the makeup I put on this morning at 7:15 is still on!!  And yes, my brain actually has something in there other than lyrics to songs I (seriously!!) never knew existed.

It was a good day.  Just the break I need every week, and I am thankful for it.  I know it makes me a better Mom.

I think about my Mom and wonder how she worked full-time, raising three girls all by herself.  Seriously, how did she do that?  What a lightweight I am.  I also think about the moms that would LOVE to stay home with their sweet babies, but are unable to swing it financially.  What a brat I am.  And I think about the “career women” who choose to work and leave their kiddos with a caregiver.  And I think they SO have their shit together.  What a crazy woman I am!  (I warned you!)  I'm all over the place!

The truth is, no matter what we’re doing in this parenthood thing, the only thing that’s for sure is that it’s NEVER easy.  I’m pretty sure we all struggle to find the perfect balance.  I hope I’m getting close.

But at the end of the day, I’d trade sloppy kisses for makeup any day of the week; I love music class more than the kids; the jewels can wait; I’ll buy new shoes when I’m not chasing these seriously sweet kids around anymore; and anyone who knows me, knows I can text like a teenager – phone talking is WAY overrated!  So, I’m thinking life may not be all about me anymore (Good LORD!!!), but it’s a perfect life! 

An isolated bathroom break would be a good thing though!

I suppose it’s been about me long enough….hmmmm…is that possible?!  J