In my opinion, there are not many better feelings than leaving work on a Friday afternoon. (It helps when it is 70 degrees and sunny out, too.) Today as I left work, I felt a sense of accomplishment. I have been trying really hard to not complain about having to work, and, instead, to be positive and helpful and efficient with my time while I am at work. Gone are the days of chatting by the water cooler (really, the water cooler) and catching up with colleagues who work on the other side of the building. And I am okay with that. Instead, I wake up really early so I can get to work really early so I can get done all the things I used to do after school before the students (and most of the faculty) even arrive. I have the copier and my classroom all to myself for about an hour, and I love that quiet time to return emails, grade papers, make copies, and plan for the next day. So, why the sense of accomplishment as I left school today? Because I am doing it. Somehow, I am managing to work full time and still spend precious, precious time with my little lovie and my bigger lovie, not to mention taking care of our house and my church calling. Is everything perfect all of the time? Of course not. But, everything is perfect some of the time, and that feels good.
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Go you.
Good for you Dalene! I'm sure it totally helps that you are such an organized person! I know I could never balance all the things you do!And I'm sure it will only get easier and easier for you.
Great job! It's kind of similar to how I felt when I had that second baby less than a year after our first baby...I had better get organized and create a new system or I'll drown. How wonderful that you found something that is working so well for you!!!
I think that is so great that you made a change for the better. I know I need to go to bed earlier so I can wake up and work out. One day I am going to do it. I think you are a great mom. You are trying to do what's best for your family even though it is really hard.
I always thought that as women there is never a time when we can "have it all". That maybe we have to break it down into seasons of doing different things at different times. You seem to be the exception to that and have been given the strength to "have it all" (career, baby, calling, house) and in a balanced way. I truly am happy for you and if you ever want to share your secret I am all ears. Have a great week!
Thank you, everyone, for your kind, kind comments. I am a bit embarrassed because I did not mean for this post to sound like, "Look at me: I am so fantastic!" More so that I am in awe that all is going so well. Of course, I couldn't do any of it without Brian or the Seguines or my Heavenly Father. Just wanted to clarify a bit. :-)
You're my hero. And your post didn't sound like "I am so fantastic," but more like amazement that you're doing it. I'm proud.
I agree with 'gordita' - you really did sound more amazed, not bragging at all.
BUT - I will brag on you for a bit... are are INCREDIBLE! I am really proud of you for doing what needs to be done and not whining about it...
you are a pioneer woman!
You Rock... and lots of people love you.... and those kids are lucky to have you.
You are a rockin' momma!!!!! I look at moms that work in awe b/c you are squeezing a whole lot into one day and I know how tiring that is! And you're setting a good example for Miss Zoey.
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