Finding Balance

Ahhhhhhhh, I worked in the yard today. It was finally a nice day, weather-wise, temp-wise. I went for a walk after school and discovered this. Came home and decided to rake the back yard. It basically looks like hay, but I raked it anyways. There was a lot of hay. My hands hurt. I know my back will hurt tomorrow, but today, right now, it looks good. It would look better green, but I will take it. I love my backyard. It is smallish, fenced in and sort of private. It is my little oasis with my perennial garden up on the hill.

I titled this finding balance because I am still finding it hard to balance working full time and being a mom/keeping a househould running. I am in my third year of teaching and this year is definitely easier. I made a pact not to bring my bookbag home unless I absolutely need to, so I can really leave my work at work. I can't remember the last time I brought it home. That is a good thing. All school stuff still gets done.

Then, I come home and I feel like the stay-at-home mom I was for 13 years. I love that life. I miss that life. I do still have that life all summer (love it!) and as spring is approaching I can feel the beginning of that flip flop life! But, with spring comes bringing me out of hibernation. My friend reminded me that I don't have to be Wonder Woman! I try to remind myself of this but I feel like if "I" don't do it, it won't get done. I do have a husband and 4 growing boys that could help me. But, alas, I really do enjoy working in the yard. It gives me pleasure to finally sit down on a nice day and enjoy it. I can't wait to plant new perennials!

So, I am finding balance by leaving work at work. Now, I need to work on sharing the household work load. I am starting to figure things out.

At least I get to do my foot bath tonight!