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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Something to Brighten Your Week-Images From COVID19 Adventures

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Two brothers having a great day

As working moms, we wear a lot of hats and keep a lot of balls in the air. Our biggest challenge, after figuring out what to do with all of that damn laundry, is figuring out how to keep our kiddos entertained and smiling. 

Girl enjoying Pittsburgh


COVID19 Complicated Our Ability to Entertain Our Kids


Last year, when the world was shut down because of COVID19, it was even harder to keep them smiling and entertained. Even though we have a large home and a decent sized yard, we often exhausted our options for fun there. When we did, we ventured out into the city for long walks where we would tell stories and enjoy each other. These images capture a few of those walks. 

 
Victorious Young Man

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