One Secret to a Working Mom Success: Celebrate the Seasons With Traditions

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Greetings from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ! Things have been busy. I am still a working mom of three, working full time who is trying to make a difference. I do a lot of things and try to be present so that I can learn from them. I share them on this blog so that we can learn together. Below are some thoughts, hacks, and/or lessons that I have learned from navigating my world. "Family traditions counter alienation and confusion. They help us define who we are; they provide something steady, reliable and safe in a confusing world."— Susan Lieberman   Traditions have a way of defining a family, provide stability and give hope. They are especially important for woking moms who spend so much time working to provide for their family that they may miss some of the "traditional" mom things like bake sales, volunteering at the book fair, and a host of actual and seemingly made up holidays.  They are also important for families trying to reinvent themselves in the wake of d...
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Why Being a Mom is The Best Job On Earth

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I LOVE being a mom!

Despite my previous whining, having a baby is by far the best thing that has ever happened to me. A fellow mom pointed out that I wouldn't exchange this wonderful chaos for anything in the world. 

Every day that I am able to take care of my baby gives my life meaning. When I feed her I am reminded of how much she needs me. When I see her smile, I am filled with joy. And when I hear her laugh, my entire being illuminates.


It is so easy to fall in love with your baby.


Her eyes… Her smile… Her laugh… Her little feet… Her skin that is soft as silk… Her scent that I always love, even when it’s a little stinky… Her cry...

Her life is a miracle. When I am in her presence, and she is sleeping and she is doing nothing but breathing, makes me happier than I have ever been.


Seeing her in her swing as I type this blog entry fills me with hope despite all of the distress portrayed on the news.

I can’t say that I will stop whining. I think it’s in my nature. However, you can be reassured that with with every rant, I am smiling inside.  I know that it is a blessing to be able to complain about balancing my life with caring for my new bundle of joy.

That being said, I still need to get around to completing, “Tales of a Natural Childbirth” Part II...:-)



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Anonymous said…
I told you...I am so glad you did not waste your genes.
5:22 PM
Chan said…
WOW,

I have no idea, but I can say that you are a wonder woman!! We always think we are not strong enough mentally and physically until we are put to the test. You truly are a BAD ASS so own it :)

Neema (sp?) is so beautiful and I'm sure every inch of pain you endured was worth. Saying that in hind sight and also coming from some one who has yet to give birth lol!

Enjoy her. Can't wait to hear more. Happy New Year!
10:52 AM
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