My full time job is being a mommy.
My part time job is administrative assistant.
My hobby is make-up.
My love lies with the first and third line. Not so much the middle one... many can agree that juggling a job (or two) and children isn't easy. I have found many stressed out evenings that I can only hope to find that my clock is wrong and I really do have an extra hour or two to complete my day...this is not usually the case. To keep my life in check I have to remain extremely organized. So much so, I annoy others. None the less, I still do it, because let's face it I am just an organization junkie at heart. No, I do not color code my clothing, or use a labeling machine until my fingers bleed. I do, however, make sure to keep everything written down. Not in one spot, but usually in three different spots. Phone. Calendar. Computer. These then become my life line.
I find my one big problem would have to be, when to stop! To find a happy medium where I can work, do make-up and be there for my kids at all times is far from realistic. I try to stay as positive as possible. My boys will grow up appreciating that I worked to ensure they were and are taken care of. They will not hold it against me that I spent some weekends doing make-up because they know how much I love it and how much I love them. They will be proud of me for trying and experiencing new things. They will support me through it all because I have already noticed how compassionate they are. My hope is that they will do the same in life, that they will live up to their own potential and try to be better people every day.
Since I was blessed with two boys. Two very energetic, bounce off the wall boys, I will have to be satisfied with only doing "cool" Halloween make-up for them once a year. I do have to admit, I cut and style their hair often and luckily I do not get any complaints. Yet.
Constantly wanting to create, change and plan things in life, I find little time to stop and smell the roses. If I sit and try to "relax" at home I always think of something I could be or should be doing instead. My days tend to start early and I am on the go until I crawl into bed at night. No one to blame but myself. It can be rewarding and stressful all at the same time.
I know I am not the only mommy out there that has decided or needs to work in order to live comfortably. I applaud other moms that work and also the ones that stay home with their children. Both extremely hard, no matter the circumstance.
As hard as it can be to work away from my children and not watch them grow, I do believe that missing them really helps us bond. The feeling I get when I walk in the door and see their smiling faces and hear the "MOMMY" calls, makes it all worth it.
I urge other mom's to do what they love and explore their dreams. Your kids will not hold it against you, I promise. You are a woman and an individual just as much as you are a mother. Having a hobby is a great way to express that individuality. We have to take care of ourselves to be able to take care of the little people in our lives.
It is hard to think that one day my babies will be grown and will no longer need me to take care of them. I hope that all the choices I made as they are young will guide them in the right direction in life. We are so critical of our own parenting skills that we need to sometimes take in the fact that maybe we aren't doing such a bad job after all.
Remind yourself of how hard life could be, and how great you have it. Never take for granted the times you have together, because these moments will get you through the times you are apart. Stay true to what you believe is good work ethic so you can pass it along to your children.
As hard as it can be to leave my little family to make over a Bride on her wedding day, I know that when I come home I will be a more loving mom then ever. I have fun while I work, I know my kids are in good hands, but I look forward to the hugs and kisses.
Pat yourself on the back, you are doing a great job being a mom. A provider in more ways then one. I will continue to work my jobs without guilt...ok maybe a little guilt...but I will remember why I do it and it will make me smile. My boys are my life. Make-up is my passion.
Do what you love...love what you do!
