Work at Home Thankfulness
I was reading a post on Casual Friday Everyday about being able to do certain things because you are a work at home mom. And let me tell you – this week, more than ever, I was extremely thankful to be a wahm. First LittleBoy got sick. Then BabyBoy got sick and now, of course, BigBoy is taking his turn with the virus. Not that it’s the same virus – BabyBoy had a fever and now a rash (I’m thinking Roseola, because I like to use Dr. Google for my health questions, lol) and the other two had/have a nasty little stomach virus that results in vomiting and diarrhea. Fun or what?
I would have easily had to miss three days of work if I worked in my old office job. They would not have been impressed (I know from experience!) This week, it was a little hectic, especially Tuesday when I had a project to work on and a clingy BabyBoy, but I got it done by working around him, literally. Yep, he sat in my lap and I worked. Then he napped and I worked HARD!
In addition to my regular work this week, I’m putting together little gift packages for my clients to thank them for the opportunities to work with them – my first year in business finally being over and having been full of challenges and anxiety – I really appreciate the clients who have partnered with me. Without them I would not be a work at home mom right now – I might be a sahm, with less money, but I’m glad I’m able to have career goals still, and be here for these times – the sick times, the field trip times, the sneaking out to the park times.
Playing at the Park
Yep, I love being a work at home mom!!
Tags: kids, sick, wahm, work at home mom
I so love this post! We’re so lucky.
Nell
Yes we are!!
Sometimes I’m not sure which category I belong to in the world of working from home. I’m a work from home mom, but I have a full time job – meaning I have to send my little one to full-day preschool to get my job done. There are benefits (no commute, no business suits) but I’m not with my kids and on my own. You and so many other WAHMs are an inspirations to me.
I think you’re still a work from home mom – but really it’s not surprising that labels don’t always fit. You are a mom, we’re all moms and we all have circumstances that make our lives unique. And crazy!