tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709642354094596351.post6805707460103128489..comments2024-03-28T10:00:08.063-04:00Comments on Classic Annie.: Working Mama BalanceAnniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09595048275264316006noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709642354094596351.post-79199071917984627812020-01-16T12:44:53.956-05:002020-01-16T12:44:53.956-05:00Agreed-working mom of 4 under 5 here with a very d...Agreed-working mom of 4 under 5 here with a very demanding job. Only way to make it work is with full time help in the house. It is expensive especially paying for preschool as well but makes such a difference in quality of life-no need to miss for sick days, random holidays etc.<br /><br />She handles all laundry and grocery shopping as well. Takes a ton off my plate so my time at home is focused on the kids. Highly recommend. emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02238962003981062166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709642354094596351.post-32081512470983380592020-01-16T10:41:06.931-05:002020-01-16T10:41:06.931-05:00I have three boys (5,2,and 1), and the ONLY way I ...I have three boys (5,2,and 1), and the ONLY way I have been able to keep my career (banking) is with an au pair. Day care didn't offer us the flexibility we needed, and it felt like someone was constantly sick. It was weird to get used to the idea of someone living with us full-time, but it is great. She is never late for work, and she can help with the kid-related chores (like laundry and food in a way day-care never could). Once we had two it was also the more economical choice. My husband travels a lot for work, and I like having another adult with me in the house. I highly encourage you to check it out. Amelie Vermahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10235222477873532647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709642354094596351.post-36617565253756713502020-01-15T17:26:55.411-05:002020-01-15T17:26:55.411-05:00Girl you are SPEAKING to me!! I am a full time wor...Girl you are SPEAKING to me!! I am a full time working Mom, we have one daughter (5) and I am currently pregnant with our second. I work in finance which isn't always the best industry for work/life balance but my company is great. That being said, I do feel like it is a constant juggle and balance of family, school, and work commitments. <br /><br />I know it is only going to get harder this summer with 2, but reading posts like this and the subsequent comments gives me confidence that we'll get through this season! Sometimes I can feel like the only working Mom with young kids I know, so it is a really comfort to know there are others out there :).MaggieMcCurdyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07466797274833237260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709642354094596351.post-72955547552619422582020-01-15T12:49:13.518-05:002020-01-15T12:49:13.518-05:00Honestly, kindergarten doesn't make things a l...Honestly, kindergarten doesn't make things a lot easier. I now have to deal with days off that were never days off before, school vacation weeks and half days. Yes, I'm not paying a daycare bill anymore but I've now traded it off with an after school care bill. It's about a quarter of daycare but still. In daycare I paid to keep her there until 5:30. School is out at 3:30 now and she's in after school care until 5:30. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870057872360891888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709642354094596351.post-21420920150008421362020-01-15T09:03:38.589-05:002020-01-15T09:03:38.589-05:00I feel you!!! One thing that has helped me tremend...I feel you!!! One thing that has helped me tremendously with mornings (where I really struggle as well) is I lay my daughters clothes out for the week or 10 days in separate colorful "buckets" (the square ones normal people use for toys on the wooden like rack). I look at the weather for the week and at my calendar to see if there is any certain thing she has to wear for school that week on Sunday and go ahead and take care of that. I wake her up in the morning and she knows by color and label which "bucket" she is in. Her whole outfit...socks, hair-bow and shoes go in there. Also, making breakfast, smoothies, or overnight oats the night before for the next couple of days.Same thing for my lunch if I take it...I try to do the night before. I think the biggest thing I struggle with is the letting things go. I too like things done a certain way so I end up thinking "Oh I will just do it" and after a while that adds up to be very overwhelming. Thanks for this post!! I have followed you for quite sometime, just never commented. I really enjoy your blog!!Melissa Listonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01245092278806542590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1709642354094596351.post-74114214837070989102020-01-15T08:09:45.716-05:002020-01-15T08:09:45.716-05:00I 100% feel you. I only have one child currently a...I 100% feel you. I only have one child currently and work full time, and not sure how I could handle another with the type of work that I do. A mentor once told me, "You can have it all...just not at the same time", and that has really stuck with me. I'm in a season of life where my one child (and wanting to have another) is my priority and work takes a back seat. My boss is on board and understands, so I have to then give myself grace. It's hard, because I'm a perfectionist as well, and want to excel in every area of my life. But when it comes down to it, my mental health and well-being is so important because it affects my interactions with my family. Lean on your husband and girl tribe, and give yourself some grace!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17685530532443176526noreply@blogger.com