Being a working mother for the last 10 years, there were many things that I learnt either the right way or the hard way. Here are 25 random things that I learnt, perhaps you have your own 25 things? Feel free to share!
- I don't need to prove anything to anyone, except myself and the annoying co-worker.
- Forgiveness sets me free, so does an occasional glass of wine.
- I don't have to be perfect. God and my family will still love me for who I am.
- Fancy beads, lace and bows will fall off the first time your little girl wears the dress with them on it.
- Squeaky shoes drive my husband crazy, no matter how cute they look.
- Drum sets are not good presents for kids, unless they belong to someone you would like to un-friend.
- Salads and health drinks are balm for my soul. (Just kidding...Ice cream and chocolate are balm for my soul.)
- Having an early morning conference call, at home with kids in the background, before coffee, is a bad idea.
- Saying "No" sometimes is not anti-social.
- The mysterious stain on my suit is not a very good conversational topic at client meetings.
- Forgetting to buy the school supplies that your child needs will not make you a bad mother.
- Letting your kids go hungry sometimes will not automatically result in being arrested by Social Services.
- Always tell your husband what you need instead of expecting him to read your mind.
- Laugh.
- Cry.
- Pamper yourself as a means to reward yourself for the hardwork. Handmade cards and hugs are great; but a self inflicted manicure or facial works wonders.
- Breastfeeding your child is a great experience; but there is no need to feel guilty if you cannot, either physically or emotionally. It is funny how they will still be okay either way.
- Always institute a bedtime for your kids; this will ensure you have time with your husband or for yourself.
- I think my mother is lucky being able stay at home with us; she thinks I am lucky being able to work.
- Teaching my kids to protect and take care of themselves is more important than being overprotective of them.
- I reserve the right to be paranoid about my kids. (Nevermind 20)
- Stress from work should stay at work. Stress from home should stay at home. Hard but essential.
- Learning how to say "sorry" to my kids when I am wrong, is one of the most difficult thing to do. But it is also the most humbling thing to experience.
- Clients may be difficult sometimes but they are the reason I have a job.
- Read as much as you can.
Great read! =)
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