A Secret to Success as a Working Mom: Turn Burn Out Into Bliss and Embrace Joy

on
Last weekend my youngest was committed to going to the "Water Steps" a man-made water fall in Pittsburgh by the rivers. (Fun Fact: Three rivers converge in Pittsburgh--The Ohio River, The Monongahela River, and the Allegheny River.)  He kept asking. I knew he was serious when he said, "If you won't take me, I'll ask  daddy!" Given that it was highly unlikely that would happen on an unscheduled day, I relented. So, we went. It wasn’t planned in the way most things in my life are. No calendar block. No checklist. No “productive” purpose attached. And, so in some respects it was uncomfortable. And yet, it seemed necessary. It was the idea of my 8-year-old—offered with the kind of urgency only children possess when something is profoundly important to them.
0

New Year's Eve Plans: Pittsburgh 2013

on
I moved to Pittsburgh 9 years ago. And ever since I have struggled with the answer to the question, "what should I do on New Year's Eve?"  This year of course presents a special challenge. I am over six months pregnant, have a toddler and will likely be tired on New Year's Eve. Besides that, I have been on call for the ENTIRE holiday break--from Christmas through New Year's Eve. So, I can't even make plans that would distract me from my job of being responsive to whatever calls I receive.  In case you're wondering, I did not sneak away and graduate from medical school. Some lawyers, but not many, are on call sometimes too.
 

Pittsburgh Events on New Year's Eve

 
That being said, this blog exists to share information with all of you. Since I recognize that the world isn't pregnant, and most people will not be on call on New Year's Eve, I recognize that some folks may want to go out to dinner, have a stiff drink and/or dance on New Year's Eve. If you don't plan to go to River's Casino to gamble and watch the fireworks, which is an easy entertainment option, what's a mom to do?
 

Post-Gazette: What Are You Doing on New Year's Eve?



Thanks to our friends at the Post Gazette, this does not have to be a tough decision. They have done a lot of the leg work and compiled a list of activities for parents and children to enjoy on New Year's Eve.


"What Are You Doing New Year's Eve" http://www.post-gazette.com/life/holidays/2013/12/26/What-are-you-doing-New-Year-s-Eve/stories/201312260046

Pittsburgh Children's Museum


One event that is always a hit for kids was omitted from the Post Gazette list. The Pittsburgh Children's Museum has an annual "Countdown to Noon" event that my daughter always enjoys. For more details visit, https://pittsburghkids.org/events/295/2013/12/31
 

Related articles

Enhanced by Zemanta

Comments

Post a Comment