A Mom on the Go

Break downs. Yes they happen to everyone but I seem to be having them a lot lately.  Baby B wants Mr. H more than me results in a breakdown. The kitchen isn't clean results in a breakdown.  I get a promotion at work results in a break down. Wait what? That last one would seem like a good thing.  And let me tell you it is.  It's exactly what I am looking to do next in the "career" side of my life.  It's a move to a great team, a chance to learn a LOT and it's a pay raise which is always lovely.

Our plan is for me to eventually be at home.  That's where I want to be; it's where I should be.  So, after accepting the offer I broke down being overwhelmed with guilt.  I felt guilty wanting the new job, guilty that I leave my son every morning to go to work, guilty that after work I sometimes go to the gym and by the time I get home Baby B (who will soon not be a baby) is asleep or cuddling with Mr. H.

Then enters what ever creature is on my other shoulder.  Right now Corey is finishing school (my job allows tuition to be waived), he is also working really hard to build his book of business as well as learn the business because one day he will probably be running said business.  (No pressure)  Since financially I must work I might as well make the best of it.  Make it something I want to do, make it something that will help me when I am home, and quite frankly be a little selfish. Gasp! As moms we hardly know what that is. Sometimes it's a 5 minute soak in the tub before little fingers appear under the door, sometimes it's a girls night, sometimes it's indulging in ice cream, and sometimes it's perusing a career. Like I said, for us it is right at the moment and there is no sense being in a position I am not enjoying when I can be in one I do enjoy.  No point in making myself miserable waiting.

So enter next phase of my life.  I am a working mommy, yes I understand I have been a working mommy for a while. But I need to embrace it. I need to find a balance of bettering myself and my family.  I need to find ways to make the time I have at home valuable.  I need to make memories with my family and not sweat the small stuff (Mr. H that does not mean I won't have break downs over the cleanliness of the house). I need to make sure we are having Family Home Evening's every week.  Reading scriptures and other books daily.  I need to remember to get out my camera and video camera. Oh and that thing called a date night...(hint hint).

Any suggestions? What works for your family?

Easter

I love Easter! It's a time to celebrate Resurrection, life, and Spring! Not only does it remind me of his sacrifice for us it reminds me of (spoiler alert, my inner nerd coming out) Persephone returning to her mother (Greek story of Spring).

Next year when Brodie is a little older I want to have Easter lessons leading up to Easter Sunday. I want to make Resurrection rolls with him and help him be excited for Easter too.  There is of course Easter baskets, stuffed animals and chocolate but I am most excited for teaching my son the gospel.

It's also a great time to continue the Humrich tradition of pictures in your Sunday best on Easter Sunday.  That's something I got to start this year with Brodie.