It’s off to work we go. Or not.<\/p>\n
My last post ended telling you I was returning to the work force. So that happened. Part time for two and a half weeks…<\/p>\n
For me personally, turns out it just wasn’t the right time. I found that I was simply going through the motions and not really enjoying being at work like I used to. I did like catching up with my old friends and colleagues and having a moment to myself during the day (in fact a number of whole moments in a row – wowsers!) but beyond that – blergh. Callum was still unhappy for day care drop off (and yes, I hear the chorus of “that’s normal, lots of kids are like that”) but I figured if I’m not truly happy being at work, why would I put the little guy through that stress twice a week?<\/p>\n
After my first week back I was already considering the fact that I wasn’t in the right place and then week two rolled around and I was still sitting at my desk during the day thinking, frequently, uh, why am I here again? Monday of week three after having a fairly sleepless night with Callum being up and down, I broke the news to my boss. He’d seen the writing on the wall. Smart guy. And awesome – totally understanding of the situation and reassured me that I needed to do what was right for my family. Couldn’t ask for a better manager to be honest.<\/p>\n
As I told James that night when I got home – I already have a job – looking after our little man. Why on earth did I think I needed to “go back to work”? I am working. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For better pay – I get paid in smiles, laughs, cuddles (and tears – but that’s all part of it).<\/p>\n
Here are some things I love about being home with Callum:<\/p>\n
1) Snuggling up to him when he goes down for a nap.<\/p>\n
2) The way his little face lights up with a big smile and he cries out “MUM!” when I return to the room after being away for two minutes.<\/p>\n
3) Feeling his soft little hands on my face when we’re mucking around playing.<\/p>\n
4) Hearing and making Callum\u00a0laugh.<\/p>\n
5) Watching him concentrate and try to figure out how something works.<\/p>\n
Seriously, why wouldn’t I want to stay at home with this kid? \ud83d\ude42\u00a0Being a stay at home Mum is what works for our little family right now. Its not the right choice for everyone and that’s what life is all about – making the right choice for you and your situation.<\/p>\n
Has anyone else had a successful (or not) return to work recently?<\/p>\n
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