Working From Home Is A Total Circus, But I Wouldn’t Trade It (Most Days)

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A while back, I found myself parked outside my daughter’s school, waiting for the bell to ring. As I sat there, a brilliant idea for a writing piece popped into my head, and I knew I needed to jot it down before it vanished into the abyss of my forgetful brain, joining the 20 other things I had lost track of that day.

In a panic, I rummaged through my car and stumbled upon a napkin. Unsure if it had been used or not, I figured it was now or never. I cursed myself for leaving home empty-handed. My phone was sitting on the kitchen table, mocking me. I had a good pitch and needed to get it out — now! I felt a cringe as I reached under the seats, but it paid off. I was thrilled to discover half of an orange crayon. With determination, I scribbled down my idea: “reasons women should explore self-pleasure,” and left it in plain sight, knowing full well I’d forget it otherwise.

Once my daughter and I were settled in the car, engrossed in her day, I totally forgot about the napkin until she decided to read it aloud, slowly sounding out “self-plea-sure.” Naturally, she asked what it meant, and I provided a simple explanation. I followed up with, “It’s perfectly normal, as long as it’s done in your own space.”

In my mind, I was multitasking like a pro. A pitch for work turned into an important conversation with my daughter that I’d been meaning to have — check and check. Moms are built for this chaos!

I’ll say it again: Women who work are incredible, those who stay at home are amazing, and those juggling both are absolute warriors. Working from home means moments when you’re on the toilet, soothing a crying child, and typing up an email all at once. You know how to pull yourself together in a snap for a crucial call. Deadlines can pop up out of nowhere, and you rise to the occasion, sometimes while playing with toy trucks or looking after a sick little one.

You learn to maximize every minute. Multitasking takes on a whole new meaning when you’re managing both motherhood and work. You quickly realize this is the only way to thrive, as your kids and your boss often demand your attention simultaneously.

Separating your work life from parenting can be a challenge, but it’s not impossible. Dinner prep often occurs with one hand while you’re still in work mode and, of course, mom mode (because that’s a permanent state). Your balancing act is impressive. The goal is to work smarter, not harder, allowing more for your family, your job, and yourself.

Boredom? Not on your watch! Switching between work tasks and home responsibilities keeps you alert. Moments when the kids are entertained, allowing you to focus on work or when you’ve wrapped up work and can bake cupcakes with them feel like mini vacations.

You can even get away with taking a video call in your pajama bottoms. Who needs pants when you can throw a blazer over a nightgown? It’s a little thrill — unless, of course, your toddler bursts in like the Kool-Aid Man, followed by the baby in a walker, and you can’t stand up because you’re not wearing any pants. But hey, sometimes the risk is worth it.

You become a master at finding toys or movies to distract your kids when deadlines loom. When it works, you feel like a superhero. You develop a look that clearly communicates, “Don’t even think about bothering me unless someone is bleeding.”

I genuinely love what I do, largely because I can still be present with my children. I want to work, but I also cherish the time spent with them. A few years back, I decided I wouldn’t choose between the two. I want them to see their mom being productive at work while also doing the nitty-gritty stuff like cleaning toilets (and yes, they also witness me binge-watching old episodes of reality shows while munching on Cheetos — balance is key!).

Women are complex, and motherhood isn’t a one-size-fits-all gig. We all know this, as it’s constantly highlighted. Even when I’m frazzled and juggling a million things, working from home is rewarding because my job offers autonomy and a paycheck, plus there’s nothing more fulfilling than nurturing both my kids and my aspirations.

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