The Hardest Part About Working

I've said this to many people but I realized I never blogged about the hardest part of working.

I believe the hardest part about being a working mom is sharing my child time.

The free time I have with Teagan is the same time that friends and family have to be with her too.  There have been evenings when I finally get to sit down and hold Teagan, someone else has their arms open wanting to hold her too. I have shown weakness. Sometimes I have said no. Then I feel guilty. Even when I am good and let other people play with her, I'm itching inside to love on her. Sometimes I'll leave the room so I don't feel sad. Others might assume this as I need a break. I want and encourage Teagan to have relationships with our friends and family.

There is the mom stereotype that we need a break from our kids. To me, this doesn't apply with working moms. I don't need someone to entertain her so I can get something done or eat a meal. I rather do something with Teagan knowing it will take me twice as long because I enjoy her company. And I eat plenty of meals without Teagan. I like having an interrupted or cold meal. It makes me feel like a mom.

Sharing is something I'm learning.

You know your a parti womom when....you dread Monday mornings less then a ftwm.