Comments on Tara's view of the world: from one imperfect mom to another

when you say, "wonderful in their own imperfect wa...

2010-03-04T08:02:43.131-06:00

when you say, "wonderful in their own imperfect ways" do you mean, you don't think I could win Mother-of the Year award?
Dang it, I was just thinking about dusting a place for the trophy...

I try to do as much as I can after they go to bed-- which usually means a late night and I drop in exhaustion. I also fully incorporate their boundless energy with chores and other ways to help around the house. Kids LOVE to feel they are contributing and they've helped Mom or Dad.

juggling - that's what it is! sometimes you can ke...

2010-02-04T16:04:10.603-06:00

juggling - that's what it is! sometimes you can keep it all going smoothly and sometimes you can't, but that's life. (I have to remind myself of this a LOT)

hehehe, your boss IS pretty incredible! LOL I jus...

2010-02-04T12:43:04.328-06:00

hehehe, your boss IS pretty incredible! LOL

I just started working from home (with a paycheque) in June of last year, before that... I had a short break as a SAHM (from Nov 07 - Jun 09) before that... I worked outside the house, in a credit union.

I much prefer working at home! I have my own money and it helps that I love what I do!! I figure, I'm online anyway... might as well get paid for it! :-)

I love you. You're awesome.

2010-02-03T18:49:50.154-06:00

I love you. You're awesome.

I love my new boss too!! I had no idea you were ne...

2010-02-03T15:10:21.635-06:00

I love my new boss too!! I had no idea you were new to this too...to me you seem like a pro! I'm trying to find a balance as well, because both of my kids are always home (toddlers) and I have no fam in my city so I identify with what you're saying...BUT I'm loving it too and I am thrilled that we get to work "together" :)

Working from home does have it's challenges, it to...

2010-02-03T14:41:09.696-06:00

Working from home does have it's challenges, it took me a few months to get used to it and not to over do it or neglect it.

Some days, I'm in my jammies all day, working from my bed with piles of clean laundry to fold surrounding me.

Because my youngest is in JK 2 days a week, I know those days are catch up on work days. The days he's home, like today, I think I've worked about 20 minutes in total. Unless he naps... It's just the way it goes. :-)

I steal moments here or there but then when I have a meeting or have to be focused on the computer, I give Jake to hubby or Grandma and if they aren't around, I have been known to turn on the TV and say, "stay here until I get back". My kids are used to it by now that if they see me with a headset on, they don't come into my room. Or I hear from behind me, "mommy are you working?!" in the loudest whisper ever. Which is OK, all my clients and my boss knows I am a Mom first.

Just like I know you're a mom first :-) You'll find your balance, and if you need some help... just ask!

You're an excellent "employee"!!! lol

I'm so glad that you're always so honest - I can't...

2010-02-03T14:31:38.518-06:00

I'm so glad that you're always so honest - I can't imagine what it would've been like to be a mom before the internet and blogging existed - you'd probably always think that everyone else was perfect! lol I love that the internet can help connect all us imperfect people. Thanks for doing that. You are not alone!