I have to confess right up front that this post is about me more than the kids. I might not even squeeze any kid photos in. It's ok if you don't want to read on...It's day 2 of my Stay At Home Mom adventure. Aside from my maternity leaves (yes - 3! and most of which I've had a nanny by my side), I have had my "sacred" Fridays where I've been able to play the role of Mom, but never a true extended period of time where I've been able to focus on the kids and nothing else. Phew - that was a long sentence. Did you catch all that? Basically, my job at Abbott has come to a close. Yipee! Oops, did I put that in writing? For the time being, I'm home with the kids! Wow! This likely won't last for long, but I'm going to try and soak up every moment I can and I certainly hope to find a better work life balance in my next career step.
In these past precious 2 days, my life has changed (for the good) already.
My email Inbox only shows 3-5 new messages a day, not the 250+ I used to get at work. (I almost feel unloved although I know it's really a good thing and essentially means a lot less stress.)
This is my second official day working out at the gym in 5 years! I forgot how good it feels to really sweat. I still have to get over the guilt of leaving the kids at Prime Time (which is the kids club), but I know at some point I'll feel ok and remember that I have the rest of the day to see them. I'll be a better, likely happier, mom if I grab some me time, right? I've been on a health kick for 9 weeks now and wearing a pedometer so that I have an idea of how much I move (or don't move a day). Just to put things in perspective, I have moved more (according to the pedometer) in the last 2 days, than I usually do (when working) in 6 days! Ultimately my goal is just to feel fit again. Remember the old Sura?
I've been able to spend some 1:1 time with sweet Heath. Something I've not been able to do since his first 3 months of life.
The kids seem to be on their best behavior. I'm certain that won't last forever, but I feel lucky to have this time and I'm going to do my best to cherish every day and soak up every moment.
Stay tuned by day 8 I may feel differently and long to be working. For now I feel lucky!
Wow, Sura, this is amazing! Enjoy the time with the kiddies while you can. And definitely set aside some "me" time. You've earned it!
ReplyDeleteCan't say I'm not jealous.......
Yippee!! So happy this is all working out for you Sura. =) The kids must absolutely love having you home for now. Enjoy your time! (but don't feel guilty if you don't enjoy EVERY single minute of it.) =)
ReplyDeleteDon't feel guilty at all; motherhood is a full-time career in itself. Treasure those times with the children because they grow so fast.
ReplyDeleteA perfect post for Mother's Day weekend. I'm glad you're enjoying it! And if you ever miss the email, I'm happy to forward some of the greatest hits from every week: requests for timelines, status updates, questions why things aren't done yet. ;)
ReplyDeleteDon't ever feel guilty about spending time with your children. Not only do you benefit from it, but the kids do too. And they remember your time with them.
ReplyDeleteYour blog is very interesting. Who needs Erma Bombeck.