by phdinparenting on November 7, 2008
When I was pregnant with my first child, I reevaluated my priorities in life. I’d spent a good number of years working my butt off to prove myself to my bosses and I had been rewarded with bonuses, awards, promotions, and compliments. But I knew that if I continued that life, I would constantly feel [...]
by phdinparenting on November 6, 2008
Way back when, before PVRs (or TiVo as my American friends call it), I couldn’t pause live TV. If I needed to pee, if the phone rang, if I wanted to make a snack, then I either had to wait for the commercial break and then rush rush rush or I had to miss a [...]
by phdinparenting on October 9, 2008
Tonight I needed some time with my kids and my husband needed to do some things outside in the garage, so I went the easy route for dinner. I quickly chopped some vegetables, tossed them in olive oil, and popped them into the oven along with a frozen store bought lasagna. It was a great [...]
by phdinparenting on October 5, 2008
Mommy guilt.
Just about every mother suffers from it, but there is no cure. It seems no matter how much we give, how hard we try, in our own minds it isn’t enough. Some days I feel like a do a pretty good job of balancing my career, my family, and myself. But other days, it [...]
by phdinparenting on August 23, 2008
Life is getting in the way of blogging this week. I believe strongly that balance is important in life. However, that doesn’t mean that each day is balanced. Some days, I work really hard and don’t get to see as much of my family as I would like. Some weekends are packed with pre-scheduled activities [...]