Reflections of a Work at Home Mom #Vol. 9

"Life is a gift, and it offers us the privilege, opportunity, and responsibility to give something back by becoming more." - Tony Robbins

Sunday, April 3rd

Election day in my country. Tensions are high and people are fed up. We’re all hoping for a change.?

Also, big day for Double O. We’re visiting two friends, two of their peers, for the first time. I hope they all get along well.?

ps. Probably nothing will change after they announce the results of the election.

Monday, April 4th

Another Monday.?

I used to work two full-time jobs for 10 months last year. I didn’t know when the week started and when it ended. All of my days were the same and I was just trying to push through it all.

About three hours of sleep each night, every day was a workday. No weekends, no days off. No fun activities with the kids, who, btw didn’t go to nursery.?

So today, when I can look forward to Monday as the first workday of the week – I’m happy.?

Also starting potty training with Little O, let’s see how it goes.?

Tuesday, April 5th

?Big O has been acting differently lately. She sometimes appears too said and today, she cried when I took her to school. This is a first in a very long time.?

We might be experiencing some sort of regression or growth spurt, but either way, it’s been very stressful and unexpected. I hope it’s just a phase we will overcome easily because my heart breaks when she (they) starts crying.?

Wednesday, April 6th?

It has been an extremely busy week. And with Little O’s birthday coming up, it won’t get any less busy.?

We had an extremely stressful situation today. I haven’t been this upset for a while. I’m glad I had the chance to spend some time outside with the kids in nature, breathe some fresh air, and absorb some sun.?

I’m thankful for my company, my amazing team, and my flexible work schedule.?

Big O cried a lot when we took her to school again. She simply refused to go, making up reasons why. It took me 20 minutes to leave her there and it was devastating to leave her in tears.?

Thursday, April 7th

It’s Little O’s birthday today. Oh lord, the last two years just flew by!?

I’ve taken the day off so I could commit fully to the kids and make this day as fun as possible. We had some guests – but they enjoyed their friends’ company the most.?

While these two girls were here, I started thinking about how parents are often so strict with their kids about certain things and so lenient with other people’s kids about the same things.?

I do it, too. I just still don’t know why.?

Friday, April 8th??

Back to work today with both of them at home. Fingers crossed it goes smoothly.?

Waiting for some family to visit us in the afternoon again.?

Little O’s potty training has been going well but today she just couldn’t get to the potty on time. I just hope it’s due to all the excitement and all the people coming through our house.?

Saturday, April 9th??

Day three of celebration.

I think the four of us have already had enough of it.?

Little O cried on Thursday when we sang the Happy birthday song to her. The same happened today too – I simply think she’s not a fan of crowds, noise, and too much attention.?

We had a little scare with Big O, some sort of allergy. I’m terrified of them because I can’t control what can happen. They make me feel helpless.?

I, too, have been acting weird these last few days and I’m thankful that M pointed this out today. I think all this celebrating, people, and expectations have put a strain on me. I haven’t been the best version of myself lately. I can do better.?

Yours truly,?

Work at Home Mom