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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Wordless Wednesday: Back to School (#BackToSchool)

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First day of school #BackToSchool

If you haven't heard, Back to School season is on and popping! For working moms, it is both the answer to our prayers and the cause of our problems. We know where our kids will be everyday all day without all of that camp planning. However, there are more activities and things to coordinate. So, it's a mixed bag.

What there is no conflict about is the cuteness and fun that is associated with the photos from the first few days. In these days, school is still a novelty, morning fights are fewer, and smiles are plentiful. Here are some moments that I captured.

Enjoy! 

Second Day of School

Third day of school with Stoneyfield!







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