Reflections of a Work at Home Mom #Vol. 10

How often do you celebrate the nice things that happen in your life?

Sunday, April 10th

I think we’re in the clear when it comes to celebration.?

But, M isn’t feeling well. He’s got a fever. I just hope it’s nothing serious.?

Bedtime is going to be fun!?

J and I are going to an art workshop later today and I’m eager to see how it will all go! So excited because I've been trying to do this for months! I also don't know what to expect. We’re going to drink and paint – mama is already digging the whole concept.??

(Just wish this migraine would leave me alone already.)?

Monday, April 11th

M isn’t feeling any better. No work for him today and probably getting tested once again (even though it’s probably just the flu).?

I had such a migraine last night. Poor Big O wanted me to read to her before bed, but I was in so much pain that I just passed out next to her.

She made me promise (I don’t remember when, though) I would read to her in the morning so the first thing she said when she woke up was: “Mommy, can you read the book to me now?”

And so I read the book. A clever little girl.?

I think we’re up for another out-of-the-ordinary week. Well, I'm always seeking excitement so there you go.

Are you ready for some turbulence, me??

Tuesday, April 12th

?I thought this week will be less hectic than the previous ones but Monday proved me wrong again. Way the go, Monday!

It’s very difficult for me to have our routine disrupted. I know it’s not something I can’t control but it still makes me anxious and nervous – I don’t know what next to expect.?

But on the bright side, I’m learning to let go of controlling things and not let control have control over me. Wow, what a sentence, who'd say I spend most of my time writing?

Wednesday, April 13th?

Work has been going really well for months. I think that’s why I rarely write about it. I think that when things go well in one sphere of life we tend to not be focused on them as much. This happens mostly because:

• We’re preoccupied with other, more turbulent happenings in our lives.
• We’re mostly focused on the bad and rarely on the good (I’m not happy to admit that this rings true for me).
• We don’t want to jinx it.?

So, thank you universe for my great job and my great team! Especially for my great team!?

Thursday, April 14th

Little O also got a fever last night. We barely got any sleep. She’s been coughing for a few days now so I guess we had it coming. I just hope it’s nothing serious.?

Having one of the kids sick translates to a lot of crying, clinginess, and holding. Oh yes, there’s also forcing the kid to drink all the meds, doing all the wiping, and trying to keep your sanity.?

M is planning on returning to work tomorrow and starting training immediately. I’m so happy for him. It’s so rare to have your talent and potential recognized without shortcuts or help today and he made it.?

Friday, April 15th??

M is at work today an hour longer than usual. And he will be coming home one hour later until the end of his training….which is supposed to last about 4 months. This means we will have to work out a new schedule.?

It will be challenging because we’ve just gotten used to our current schedule but I’ve learned to plan for the unplanned. And the reasons for this change are great so we will just have to push through. We can do it!

Any special tips for indoor kid fun?

Saturday, April 16th??

When one child is sick, you can’t rely on the weekend to get some rest and enjoy quality time with your family and friends. Instead, you just get two extra days to:?

1. Push through a couple of more rough days and nights.
2. See your child finally feeling better.?
3. Pick yourself up from the floor. ?

I’m wishing for a number 3 but it’ll more likely be number 1.

Can I just sleep for a bit? Pretty please??

Yours truly,?

Work at Home Mom

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