Tag Archives: balance
Wake-up Call
Tangled leashes, three medium-sized black and white dogs pulling and sniffing and peeing on everything in sight, Owen riding in his carrier. I was trying to stop ignoring our dogs. We walked for forty minutes. Every block is a win. … Continue reading
The Sibling Dilemma
There has been a lot of new normal in the last eight months. A lot of adjusting. But some things never change. I wasn’t really a great sleeper before Owen and here I am, at one thirty in the morning, … Continue reading
Balance
Two days of pavement pounding and two totally different results. Both days involved the chariot and the niño and one involved a dog. Oddly, the one with the dog was much better. You just have good days and bad days, … Continue reading
A Good Day
I suppose I could have titled that to match the Ice Cube song, but it just wasn’t me. I don’t think Ice and I have similar types of good days. Just saying. Anyway, here’s an understatement: this gig is stressful. … Continue reading
Is the Grass Ever Really Greener?
I’ve been giving a lot of thought recently to careers, life/work balance, and the inevitable cycle of my own job loathing and loving. Okay, well, not loving, but at least liking. There have been a couple of opportunities show up … Continue reading
On Hold or Just Different?
Anyone else have a ton of mixed emotions during pregnancy? I mean, I know there are a ton of hormonal changes taking place and that totally affects your emotions, but I’m not sure that’s the story here. So one minute … Continue reading
Nine Weeks and Counting
Sometimes I seriously wonder, “what were we thinking?” My guest room is starting to look like an awesome version of Babies R Us (at which I refused to register due to that company’s horrible commercial involving a field trip to … Continue reading
Priority Shift?
Or third trimester anxiousness? Either way, it’s curious. Have you ever wondered about just packing up your career and doing something wholly unrelated? I do. Pretty much monthly. And not because I don’t have a cool job, or don’t like … Continue reading
Be Open to Anything
Three thirty in the morning. The little Gumba is presently kicking or wiggling or something in there. And I’m awake pondering work and leave and the inevitable return to work post-baby. Here’s the thing. This isn’t inevitable for all women. … Continue reading
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