As a working mom, I’ve come full circle.
When my son was born, I returned to work six weeks later, full time. Eight months later, I left to freelance.
I became a part-time, working-at-home mom. I about pulled my hair out. I’ve never felt so stressed in my life.
Before that year was over, I returned to work - one day in the office and one day at home. My son was in preschool. My daughter was in my belly.
And so the cycle went after my daughter’s birth: I worked in the office a few days. I worked from home a few days. I eventually returned to full-time employment.
And now, in a few months, the cycle will start again.
As many of you have read here, the Tribune will close its doors Dec. 31.
Many people have asked about my plans: I don’t know. But seasons come and go, and apparently this season in my life is coming to a close.
I would like to devote more time to my son’s school, which doesn’t have classroom aides this year. I would like to write a children’s book.
I plan to blog - I’ll let you know when I can where that blog will be found - because I am a writer. It’s who I am. It’s what I do. And I love it - whether or not anyone is reading.
But for the next two months, I’ll continue to share my mommyhood with you. And I hope you find a little smile in reading it each day.
Va-ca-tion!
I spent the last few days at a conference in Washington, D.C. Not only did I plan my trip, I confess I also put in place events for my husband and kids in my absence. Example: Sunday a good friend came over with his two kids for our weekly “football watching/playdate.” And with my husband coaching football, one night I arranged a babysitter and the other night his mom picked up the kids from school.