I work full time. I have been working full time since April and there are not enough hours in a week, let alone a day. I always thought I would be a stay-at-home-mom, or at least a part time stay-at-home-mom. And I loved it when I was part time. It was just enough time away to love my time at home, and just enough time at home to get everything done and have left over time for all the fun stuff (spending hours on walks, playing at the library, story time...).
We are hoping that Luke will find a full time teaching job soon (if anyone knows of one-let me know! He's really good!) I'm working full time right now so we can get stuff payed off (thanks York College) knowing that we might be moving to a small town when Luke finds a job. I most likely won't be able to find the same job, or one worth paying for day care for two small kids, so we want to get a ton of stuff paid off now so we can live on one income soon.
I actually really love my job...most days! Sometimes I even think of going back to grad school. I work with incredible teams and families, my job is pretty flexible, and we have it worked out so the kids only go to another house 2 days a week (although I'm sure they would love to go more!). And Luke is fantastic at taking care of things at home while he's around so I don't have to do much when I get home from work. I get to be home with them most of Tuesday. I also get to see their fantastic smiles when I walk in the door after a long day at work. It's pretty great. But by the weekend I am totally exhausted and I mostly want to sit at home in sweats and cuddle with the babies. If only they were more into sitting on the couch all day cuddling.
So what about you guys. Do you stay at home moms find enough time in the day? Do you ever wish you had time away? Or do you work full time and love it? I know there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and I 'll get to spend all my time at home with these babies soon. And I know that getting things paid off and being responsible is great, even if some days I'd rather not be responsible...
Monday, November 21
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Hi Sarah! So hard to find that balance, isn't it!? I teach part time - 4 mornings a week - So I get a healthy amount of time at work and home, but still feel like there is not enough hours in the day. Of course, since I am part time, I don't get planning time at school, so while I'm at home I'm trying to balance school planning and prepping on top of being a mom. That's hard!
ReplyDeleteGood for you guys seeing the need to pay things off! Have you heard of Dave Ramsey? We have been using his total money makeover for almost 3 years and have been quite successful at paying off debt...we're down to my student loans (ugh!) and our house! Keep working at it, it feels so good to get those things taken care of! There are definitely days I wish we didn't use it because I get down about some things, but most days I have good feelings about it. :)
Hey Sarah,
ReplyDeleteI know this post is from forever ago, but having just read it today I thought I'd chime in. I love being with my kids all day every day, but often wish I had something part time to give me a greater appreciation for time at home and a break from kid centric days. The thing I have to remember is that this is just a season. Some day the kids will all be in school and I will most likely go back to work and probably will wish I could spend my days at home playing with the kids.
I know for you the loans will be payed and someday you may get to return to part-time and pick up the kids from school and hang with them all afternoon and evening or just be at home and write the next great novel. Who knows what is ahead. At least for now you know you are helping out some great families in a very special way and your kids are getting great care too :)