About four years ago, I was a part of a women’s group called “ Working Women Who Want to Stay at Home (or work from home.)” We met on a monthly basis and discussed the joys and challenges of being working mothers. In addition, we shared various work at home opportunities and supported/nurtured each others ideas. I looked forward to our meetings each and every month. Not only because it gave me a chance to get out of the house, but to also be around an awesome group of women.
However, I am not too sure if working at home or from home is something I desire any more. It may have something to do with the fact that I absolutely love my current job and cannot imagine living without the daily adventures of being an elementary school principal. Yet, I do recognize the serious task of learning how to balance it all. Sometimes I get it right and sometimes I don’t. I probably will not have it all figured out until I retire and then I can write a book about it all.
In the meantime, I make leaving work at a decent time a priority. I make sure I read with my babies most nights and try to make sure the weekends are “special.” I even transferred my oldest son to my school so we could spend more time together. Although he tries to work his “connection” at times, it’s actually working out quite well. I seek support from other working moms. I give myself a break for not getting it right all the time. Ultimately, being a working mom is the choice for now. That could change…we’ll see what happens.
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