Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Happy May!
So happy May is here!! I want to try and post everyday. Wish me luck!! I'm also hoping to pray a rosary each day for each child. I'm finding that my mom anxiety goes down if I dedicate a prayer time individually for each child instead of "for the kids".
Friday, April 19, 2013
7 Quick Takes Friday
Is it okay for some takes to be wordless? Just checking.....
1. Eden
4. Us
5. Second week of working three days in a row and I can't say I really like it. But Eden had a really group yesterday. She even played with the new girl completely independently so that made me happy! Five more weeks to go! So proud of all her progress.
6. I managed to switch out to summer clothes last week and Anna is loving all the summer dresses. She still wants to wear tights which is good because it can be a little chilly in the morning. She is such a princess!
7. Catie is sporting all her summer dresses too! Yay summer!
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Easter OTI
Much thanks to a last minute TJ max trip for my Easter outfit! I'm loving all the Cynthia Rowley they have!
Good parking, good seats plus a great message (where do you see Christ risen?) equals happy Easter morning! Eden even wore her Easter dress (backwards, ever the individual) but I was pushing it with the sandals.
I got a pedicure yesterday and thought it was so funny to see so many guys there getting mani/pedis! One even turned the tv to basketball. My kind of salon!
This is the cutest Easter ever!!
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Snow Fail
Our trip to the snow wasn't exactly what we expected but that's okay. The girls are still young and have many, many years to enjoy it hopefully!
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Monday, March 4, 2013
A Working Mom
Like I said in QT, being a working mom is trending in the blogosphere and on my mind a lot. So what great timing for this link-up.....
1) What do you do for work?
Administrative assistant for a financial advisor, part-time.
Administrative assistant for a financial advisor, part-time.
2) Why do you work?
The original plan was to become a fiinancial advisor but now it is to support previous clients and to provide additional income so we can afford to live in Silicon Valley.
The original plan was to become a fiinancial advisor but now it is to support previous clients and to provide additional income so we can afford to live in Silicon Valley.
3) Describe a typical work day.
I work three days a week from 9-3. I do computer work and speak to clients on the phone.
I work three days a week from 9-3. I do computer work and speak to clients on the phone.
4) What's the best part about having a job?
I think I will list paycheck number one! It is also nice to have adult interaction. I like to solve problems and organize. It is nice to have a break from the home scene. I'm very lucky to have a flexible schedule and boss.
I think I will list paycheck number one! It is also nice to have adult interaction. I like to solve problems and organize. It is nice to have a break from the home scene. I'm very lucky to have a flexible schedule and boss.
5) What's your least favorite part?
Sometimes it is difficult to work for someone else who has different expectations. Also, some problems arise that are difficult to find solutions which can cause some stress.
Sometimes it is difficult to work for someone else who has different expectations. Also, some problems arise that are difficult to find solutions which can cause some stress.
6) What would make your life easier?
Sometimes I think it would just be easier if we had an additional $2500 in income then I could stay home and pursue other things but in reality I don't know if that would really solve anything.
Sometimes I think it would just be easier if we had an additional $2500 in income then I could stay home and pursue other things but in reality I don't know if that would really solve anything.
7) How do your children handle their mom's career?
I like knowing that I'm providing an example to them that a mom can work and be a mom at the same time even though I'm sure that has never crossed their minds. They know I work but they don't lack for anything. They never say, "Don't go to work today". When Anna makes art at preschool she will sometimes ask, "Will you hang it up in your office?"
I like knowing that I'm providing an example to them that a mom can work and be a mom at the same time even though I'm sure that has never crossed their minds. They know I work but they don't lack for anything. They never say, "Don't go to work today". When Anna makes art at preschool she will sometimes ask, "Will you hang it up in your office?"
8) Do you feel supported in what you do?
I do feel supported. So very lucky the girls are able to be with grandma while I work instead of daycare. So beyond lucky for that. My work would not be possible without the support my Mom gives.
I do feel supported. So very lucky the girls are able to be with grandma while I work instead of daycare. So beyond lucky for that. My work would not be possible without the support my Mom gives.
9) What are your future goals when it comes to work/motherhood?
For now I think my long term goal is to become a financial coach and work from home. I want to help people make budgets and live within their means. Kind of like a Suze Orman. I'm not sure how I can make this happen and make money at the same time.
For now I think my long term goal is to become a financial coach and work from home. I want to help people make budgets and live within their means. Kind of like a Suze Orman. I'm not sure how I can make this happen and make money at the same time.
10) What are some tips that help you balance it all?
Supportive family is my number one tip. Also, a flexible schedule is important.
Please leave comments if you read this. It helps to know us working moms are all in this together.
Supportive family is my number one tip. Also, a flexible schedule is important.
Please leave comments if you read this. It helps to know us working moms are all in this together.
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