Tag: working mom
I Want to Go “Home” (Back to My Classroom)
I've always wanted to be a teacher.
I may not have always realized it, but I instantly felt at home when I finally stepped back...
The Sad Reality Of Motherhood Reflected In The Movie Yes Day
I remember a few years ago when my oldest two started floating the idea of “Yes Days”. Many of their friends had seen the...
Simply, Mama
This is it, the final shift before I become simply a mama.
The last time I’ll step into scrub shoes, the last time I’ll throw...
The Morning Rat Race of a Working Mama
It's 5:15 am, and my dreaded alarm starts to go off. Most days, I hit the snooze button once or twice before dragging myself...
MOPS: The Lifeline I Didn’t Know I Needed
In 2016 we packed up our belongings, sold our house, and moved across the country to Arizona for a job opportunity for my husband....
Finding My Focus with Music: Playlists for Concentration
Over the past couple of years, I've had more conversations with friends and acquaintances on the topic of concentration than I can even begin...
Microwave Pasta Mom
5:40 pm: It's time to clock out of work for the day after a 10-hour shift, and my evening shift as "Mama" starts.
5:50 pm:...
Summer Is Slipping Through My Fingers
I can feel summer slipping through my fingers like the ice cream melting down my son's hand next to me. We're sitting on the...
Chaos Coordination: Tips for Managing the Family Hub
Head Domestic Engineer. Executive Household Coordination Expert. Magician. Take your pick. No matter the title, mothers are scrambling to meet the demands of their...
Motherhood Work is the Greatest Kingdom Work You Will Ever Do
Dinner needs to be made. The laundry needs to be folded. The children have dumped out another toy bin. Do these moments cause you...
Mommy is a Nurse
Being a mom and a nurse means coming home when dinner has already been eaten. Faces have been wiped. Games have been played. A...