I've been very fortunate that my employer has been super flexible and willing to work with me in creating a schedule that works now that I'm a mother. I'm half-time for the semester, and really appreciate that I have a job with benefits and that I get to hang with the Tedster for the majority of my day.
That being said, I want to be promoted to full-time SAHM status. Pre-Ted, I was on the fence about what would work best for me. I've only been back at work for a few weeks, so who knows how I'll feel at the end of the semester. All I know is that right now, my heart's not in it and I've become a chronic clock watcher.
I went to my first MOPS meeting today, and I think that's why I'm feeling especially down about the whole situation. We talked about the "supermom myth," and the whole time, I was comparing myself to these mothers who get to stay home with their kiddos (not the take-away from the meeting, whoops). At this point, I'm trying to talk myself into being the best I can be wherever I may be. I'm committed to my job this semester, and also hoping that something magical happens that allows me to stay home. Or sneak Teddy in with me. He looks professional, right?
