Okay, we're in the thick of summer and I'm trying to be a good mom , I really am. I love my kids, I enjoy having them around and I cry the first day they go back to school...but ...they are driving...me...crazy. =o)
That is why I really appreciated that Anastasia posted this article link written by Susan Barnson-Haywardover, "Caution-Parent at Work".
It's geared to writers but applies to freelancers period.
I have to keep reminding myself with these words daily, "memory maker". I can't remember where I heard this first but it related to spending time with your family and remembering that each moment is a memory that you are giving your child. When they are grown and they look back on their life, how will they remember it? Are they going to remember mom as the crazed woman speaking incoherently at her computer monitor (yes, my son actually drew a picture of the back of my head and a computer once - - I was gutted) or are they going to remember the time mom played 'horse' and nearly won with her backwards shot.
I need to get some work done ...and these tips are great...but I need to also remember that when they've asked for the hundredth time when are we going to go there and when can we go do that...
Memory Maker Roz, Memory Maker.
Oh, Roz, can daddy's feel the same way? 'cause I'm feeling it! You wrote the exact same feelings I've felt since I started working at home.
Posted by: Garth | June 28, 2005 at 05:52 PM
Oh yes Daddy Garth, Of course! Ahem...if there are any dads out there that mumble at there computer as there children reak havoc in the background , this is for you too. ;o)
Posted by: roz | June 28, 2005 at 06:38 PM
Hi Roz,
I know how you feel however my kids are now 27 and 28 and they're great! All of the extra time and encouragement i gave to them was worth it in the end. They are highly creative and successful individuals. We spent many summers having art shows in the backyard for the neighbourhood, bug hunts where EVERYONE Won something!! Jessica and Ryan have many fond memories of having all of their friends over, playing on the trampoline and creating art! Why...when Ryan was in High School (aged 16) i even bought a folding table to accomodate all of his friends for lunch....about 8 of them. I loved them all and i have got to say Roz it truly payed off. Wishing you a wonderful summer of joy and mayhem :)...they both seem to go hand in hand.
Love, Violette
Posted by: violette | June 29, 2005 at 09:31 AM
Joy and Mayhem. How appropriate, Violette. hahha!
Yeah, the challenge for me had been finding the balance with it all. Being able to pursue my dream while still raising well adjusted kids. Many times I've thought I need to stop doing this until they are fully grown but that was until I saw the pride in my daughters face when I did a 'school visit' at her school. It finally dawned on me that I'm showing her (and my boys) that 'moms are people too'.
Posted by: roz | July 06, 2005 at 06:43 AM