Ah working from home while being a mama to my two chickens. If multi-tasking were some sort of competitive sport, I’d be on that team.
Xtreme Multi-Tasking Mamas: They can breast feed a baby while making curry, they can scoop a defiant toddler up off the ground with one hand and not drop the other kid, they can sing Twinkle Star and bounce a baby while on hold with American Apparel, they can turn anything into an art project, they can write a blog post with one hand while playing with a Ruby and a Margot.
I really don’t like it when people say being a mama is a thankless job. I feel thanked all day every day BUT I do think the skill, flexibility and energy required is underestimated.
Where’s my cape?
Kidding (kindof). In this week’s mama digs, I talk about what it’s like for me as an at-home working mama.
And, now, off to enjoy bare feet, bug identification and chicken chatting because the sun is bright and the big blue morning sky is singing.
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I can’t believe that darn Army stole the slogan that should’ve been reserved for Mamas everywhere. “The toughest job you’ll ever love.” I hear you, sister.
My husband actually said something to me the other night, about how amazing I was b/c I was nursing my baby while simultaneously putting a dress over my 3 yr old’s head. As a mom you never even realize you’re doing all these things at once. We are pretty amazing aren’t we? 🙂
Here here Sister! Right now, I am eating an apple, typing this post, while my preschooler hangs off my arm, and my dog begs at my feet for his lunch…and this is my down time, next it is nap time for the preschooler, than emails, grant writing & coordination, brochure making, laundry, dishes, cleaning up the dog puck on the rug, trip to the bank to deposit money from my other job “cheese purveyor”, growing a human, and planning a 4 yr old birthday… phew… it is so exhausting, and so rewarding. I too wouldn’t want it any other way. But, damn, we have to celebrate ourselves cause no one knows how hard we work. xoxo
I remember going to work just to get some rest. And that list? Well I sometimes, after finishing a task that isn’t on the list, I add it to the list just for the satisfaction of being able to check it off. Finished off the last piece of pie. CHECK
My sentiments exactly!
“where’s my cape?” – love it.
Have you seen the bumper sticker that says “I make milk. What’s your super power?”
🙂
I always laugh when I’m on the phone with my best friend who simultaneously nurses a baby and plays trains with her son while I’m folding laundry, supervising toddler finger painting, cooking dinner all with my baby in the ergo. Hands-free headsets just make us able to do even more at the same time, assuming the piggy-backed baby doesn’t decide to eat it!
I have grown to love reading your column, probably because so much reflects my life. I am a SAHM of two little ones and even though I don’t get “real work” done as you do, the emotional exhaustion of staying home with them and being “on” all the time as you describe is so true. Sometimes I think going to work would be easier in the morning, but you’re right in those quiet moments of what seems like nothing, I realize I am one very lucky Mom. Please continue sharing your thoughts as I think they help us all reflect on our own. Thanks!
When I was in your shoes with you and your brother…I remember thinking that I must have had too much time on my hands before kids, because oh what I could accomplish with you two! LIVED for the days that you both took 2 hour naps at the same time.
I love that you love being ON!!
xoxo
Wow – I need some mommy multitasking lessons from you! I feel like being a momma has made me lose the ability to do or think about more than one thing at a time. Enjoy that blue sky!
Speaking of multitasking: I am reading this blog while pumping breast milk and downloading software on my computer 🙂
i love that your mamas commented. and i don’t think i could do all that you do – i am waaaay impressed. fantastically written, gorgeously photographed.
The sentence says it all! Love it!! “I didn’t plan on the emotional exhaustion that comes with always being ON”
Well said. I consider my one day a week at my career job my “paid vacation!”
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