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: Dating the new parent way!

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Andre and I had the best date today.  It started in the morning and we picked it back up in the afternoon.

He followed me to the car dealer this morning so that I can get my trunk fixed before our vacation.  I guess it got overused because I had a little too much junk back there. (Yes, the double entendre was intentional! :-)) We dropped my car off and he took me to work. As luck would have it, we lost power in our building and we got to go home early.  Since I was carless, Andre had to come get me.  He took me to his office where I  acted as his secretary for a bit.  Then, we went to the grocery store to shop for the dinner we're preparing for his aunt who's in town.  We had a long wait in traffic and were able to chat in a way that we hadn't in a while.

When we got home, I felt refreshed and renewed.  I love the baby, but it was good for us to be how we used to be for a little while.  I know this sounds lame, but I think that I now love car trouble! :-) (Note to the universe, don't take it literally!!!)

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Candice said…
I know exactly what you mean! We get so caught up in life and kids, it's nice to have a "date" or alone time however we can get it ;)

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Mandi said…
I am a huge fan of one-on-one grown up time! It doesn't happen too often for hubby and I, but when it does I always feel refreshed too. :) Thanks so much for stopping by my blog! Following you on GFC and Twitter. Have a great day!
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Anonymous said…
As parents we take what we can get!! Sometimes just doing stuff together without the kids is relaxing. ;)
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anthony stemke said…
Thank You, I enjoyed reading about your day. It's nice to see the small joys in life, just the time spent alone together for a little while. Good on you.
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