While in school I often came across the issue of work life balance and the trials and tribulations that came with achieving it. I actually remember writing a paper on the importance of work life balance especially in the case of parents, and thinking; "wow that's rough, but it has to be avoidable". Well let me tell you after my first few days back at work, I can now say first hand, it ain't easy.
While I am still in training my shifts are currently all over the place and no where near what my actual schedule will be like once the management decides that my re-hire training is done. However today has been the closest to a normal shift for me thus far. And I am praying that I can get my days down to a science once my schedule is consistant.
Basically this was my day;
I set the alarm for 6:30am so that I could shower and get ready before Tomasso woke up. This was done successfully and I even had time to have a bowl of cereal considering BOTH Tomasso and Nello slept until almost 8am... And not going to lie I was not impressed that I got up so early and they had the luxury of sleeping in. But at the same time the few minutes of me time before my hectic day were nice... A double edge sword I guess.
And off to Nonna's we went... And then off to work I went...
Now you're probably thinking, that sounds pretty balanced and like a normal day for anyone who works with a child(ren). I 100% agree, this is probably most working moms morning ritual, of course more detailed I am sure I can speak for most moms that there is also a starbucks stop in there at some point between waking up and getting to work. But it is the after work time that I am speaking of!!
I definitely give credit where it is due, and this is probably the most deserved that I have ever come across. Working moms deserve the utmost respect and recognition. My first taste of what it is going to be like every day after work was quite a surprise...
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