Working Mama

Has anyone ever noticed that most children activities take place during the day? Music or art class? Morning times. Swimming lessons? Anytime before noon. Sports practice? Right after school. So, how is a mom, who works outside the home, supposed to get her kids to said activities? Well, this mama is trying to make it happen so that her son knows that he is her number one priority.

 

Swimming lessons started for us this morning. It's a Parent/Tot class which is designed to acclimate him to the water. The lesson is every morning from 11:00-11:30 for about two weeks which is perfect. I use my lunch hour, and a little extra for drive time, to make sure I am there with him. But, what if I didn't have job that was as flexible? I would be expected to either 1) take vacation or 2) not sign him for swimming lessons. I understand that some pools offer evening lessons, but they don't offer the Parent/Tot class. So again, it's back to daytime summer activities.

 

There are so many other things I would like to sign McKinley up for but my schedule isn't as flexible as taking lunch to attend swimming lessons. I would love to sign him up for music lessons, but most take place around 9:00 or 10:00 in the morning. Sure, my parents could take him, but I want to take him. I selfishly want to be that woman that can do it all. I can work full-time, sign my child up for classes that I think he could benefit from, take him to said class, be social with other mothers and get to know the teachers. I really don't think that's too much to ask for, do you?

 

Also, I want to instill in McKinley that work isn't important, that it will never come before him, and that again he is my top priority. I never want him to say "Mama couldn't go because she had to go to work." I would die! Now, if I worked for myself, I could easily do all of these things and still provide for the family. A goal that I am working on for the coming year. Until then, it's adjusting my schedule to ensure we continue our play dates all year long. Take a look below at his first day of swimming lessons! Adorable!

 



 

I love this little guy!!