Being a working mom when the kids are sick is a huge challenge. To be honest, it was one of my biggest worries when I was going back to work after being a stay at home mom for three years. When your kid is unwell, it is a million times harder to find alternatives to staying home. And of course with two kids, we get double the illnesses.
Stepping into New Year 2019
Happy New Year 2019!
We’re one week into the new year now. I know I haven’t been updating the blog much the last couple months but I am definitely still here and excited to see what lies ahead in the New Year 2019.
But first I am taking the time to think back to the previous year, 2018 and all the excitement it brought into our lives. We had a lot of beginnings this past year. With so much going on, it’s easy to forget to look around and reflect. Before I jump into this New Year 2019 with both feet, I wanted to take the time to review everything we’ve been through.
Five Little Pumpkins Halloween Craft
I wanted to share this Five Little Pumpkins Halloween craft I did with my older daughter last year. It is based on the 5 Little Pumpkins rhyme. It’s very simple, we were able to complete it during baby’s nap time. Most importantly, it helps promote empathy and emotional intelligence as well as being educational.
Tips for quick weeknight meals for busy families
As I’m preparing to go back to work, I am dusting off the cobwebs for all my tricks and tips for weeknight meals for busy families. With two working parents and kids in daycare and school all day long, there will be no one at home to prepare dinner. This is one of the most challenging aspects for me going back to working outside the home. There is literally not enough time to quickly prepare and eat dinner without the right plan for your family’s weeknight meals. No more winging it, I am stocking up the freezer and prepping ahead of time.
Preparing To Go Back To Work
I have great news! Remember the interview I mentioned at the end of my becoming a SAHM post? It went well and I got a job offer! After more than three years as a stay at home mom I am now preparing to go back to work full time. [Read more…]
5 Lessons From Two Weeks of Kindergarten
Lulu started school a couple weeks ago (two weeks before labour day for some reason, because California is crazy like that). I feel like I blinked and poof, I have a school-aged child! She suddenly seems so grown up too! Here are the five lessons for kindergarten parents from the first two weeks of school:
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