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

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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.
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A Peek Into the Life of a Working Mom: Sunny Days in Pittsburgh

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I suspect there are fewer places where the residents appreciate a sunny day more than Pittsburgh.  Pittsburgh is a city that invests in its parks. Indeed, Pittsburgh is known for its parks and the organizations that support them from the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life for the people of Pittsburgh by restoring the park system to excellence in partnership with the City. 

Our family is among the most appreciative residents.   The parks are actually one of the reasons that we decided to buy another home in the city instead of defecting to the suburbs. We are fortunate enough to live across the street from a park.We thoroughly enjoy that. We like getting out, meeting our neighbors and having a good time. So, when the days get nice, we get going and we PLAY!

Tree stumps make great toys.



Feeding the ducks makes us smile!



Feeding the ducks is a great way to entertain a toddler!



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