Jun
6
Written by:
babymakes2
6/06/2011 12:36 PM
well I’m back at work. Paid work that is. Now I have two jobs! I had no idea how complicated it would be. I’m tired (what’s new) and stretched for time and a little frazzled but I’m happy. I appreciate my kids more and also what my husband feels every day coming home tired from work but there is still work to be done. The days I have ‘off’ are fuller with housework and errands but we manage.
The first job drains me the most but rewards me the most emotionally.
The 2nd job gives me mental stimulation and a much need break from the 1st job.
But when I come home the 2nd job doesn’t end until 9pm after the kids are in bed, lunches are made and I am showered and ready to turn into bed for the next day absolutely pooped. I’m doing three days a week of paid work, I don’t know how people do 5 days with little kids, and it’s exhausting!
Hubby used to complain that he can’t come home and relax. pfft. gone are those days mate! Until the kids are old enough to look after themselves anyway. However hubby has really rolled up his sleeves and is a real team player cooking dinner on the nights I work and generally being more helpful without complaining and stressing about the dishes and ignoring the pile of clothes on the floor.
I think he knew if he didn’t a divorce would be on the cards! How do single mothers cope?? He has always helped around the home but it has helped him really appreciate everything that I do.
The kids enjoy daycare, life is busy but it’s happy and we are also saving money to move into a bigger and better house. I didn’t want to go back to work but it has really worked for us.
What works for you?
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