The Feelings of a Working Mom

Well, you’ve heard Michael’s side of things – about being a stay-at-home-dad, but I’ve never shared my experience as a working mom. It’s hard to believe that it has already been a month since school started and that I’ve been working for six weeks. I feel like time just flies, especially when I see how much Nehemiah has changed. As all working moms know, it is hard to leave, but I feel more at ease, knowing that Michael is taking care of him. Sometimes I feel guilty because at school I just don’t have any free time to think about him, I’m too busy caring for the 23 darlings entrusted to my care. At the end of the day, I hurry home to see my family, usually bringing work home with me (a teacher’s work is never done), which I do when Nehemiah has gone to bed for the night. When I get home, Nehemiah has a big smile for me. It is nice to be the novel one. I hear a lot of moms say that they take care of their kids all day and then the kids are happier to see their dad, and it makes them feel unappreciated. I know that Nehi loves it when I come home, and Michael does, too. By far, the favorite part of my day is the evening, and my favorite part of the week is the weekend when I get to be mommy. I don’t mind the diapers, the late-night feedings, or even a crying baby. I’m just happy that I get to be with my family.