I freely admit that I have been burning the candle at both ends and it’s starting to show. With the kids back in school I’ve added overseeing homework (just shoot me now) and making lunches to my already lengthy list of mommy responsibilities; that include but are in no way limited to laundry (doing it, folding it, and if I am lucky putting it away where it actually goes), cleaning the house, making dinner, doing the dishes, and chasing around a toddler who in no way wants to stay in one place and who is all about making messes. Then there are my shifts at the hospital, renewing some of my specialty certifications, and teaching both computer training to new hires and Basic Arrhythmia to nursing staff. Late nights coupled with early mornings have taken such a toll that today I fell asleep while listening to my oldest son read me his current event article. I keep telling myself to get to bed early (or at least at by 10 – which is early in mommy hours) but there is just so much to do that I often sacrifice sleep for progress. Maybe however I would be more productive if I would just let things go long enough to get some sleep….
Jen
I am a mom to three awesome kids. They are my pride and joy, even when they manage to push my sanity to and often over the proverbial edge. They are my greatest achievements and I love watching them grow and come into their own selves. While I am married, ours is a blended family which is not without its challenges and stressors. It's that whole yours, mine and ours concept... A few years ago I went back to work full-time as a nurse. I love what I do, and I would like to think that after all this time I am very good at my job. Connecting with people at their most vulnerable and helping them heal, brings me a sense of purpose and gives meaning to what I do. I secretly have always had a passion for writing. When I started this blog I did so as a way to be able to express myself through my words; and hopefully inspire others through my life experiences as both a mom and a nurse. To be able to adequately convey just the right amount of my life experience, mixed with a little bit of humor, some impassioned views, some heartfelt emotion, and of course lessons learned, and in turn inspire others would be an awesome experience and privilege. Making sense out of chaos, finding silence amongst the noise, and locating solace during turmoil....its my blog that I am hoping will be my beacon and offer me light on my path.
September 23, 2015 at 12:38 am
You are so busy!! awesome job!
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September 23, 2015 at 12:49 am
Thank you 🙂
Lately I definitely seem to have taken on more than I would ideally tackle. Sometimes I wish I could just clone myself to increase my efficiency and, by the end of the day, actually have some “down time”
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September 23, 2015 at 1:15 am
Yes for sure!
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September 23, 2015 at 3:45 am
Wish you luck on catching up in some zzzz’s. Rest is essential. Maybe you can devise a way to nap in your car before you go home 😉
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