No, it's not sleep (though that would be amazing). No it's not a spa day, or time to herself, or help with the laundry, or a perfect bikini body. It's a little more abstract, and a little more ambitious...
But every Mom I know wants this: balance.
Yes, I know. It's like the unicorn of motherhood. That thing we're all striving for even though we know it doesn't really exist. But we're stubborn, and ridiculous, and dammit: we want to have it all! Right?
Moms: This is What it Means to Put Yourself First
Wouldn't it be perfect if we could be at home with our kids just enough that our hearts never felt empty, but also away from our kids just enough that they didn't drive us completely crazy?
Wouldn't it be amazing to work part-time hours but earn full-time wages? Have enough time to go to the gym, but also enough time to bake cookies with our kids and never miss a school recital?
I feel like I'm trying to sell you on a pyramid scheme business here, but shit- I'm really enjoying this fantasy.
*sigh*
And that's just it. Does it have to be a fantasy? Is there a way to make it a reality?
The somewhat stay-at-home-mom who also has an incredibly fulfilling and successful career. Who also has time to make healthy food. And work out. And socialize. And build forts in her living room...
Acheiving Balance: It's Not Just New Age Bullshit
There is a way to do all of this, right? It probably has something to do with cloning, and I'm not very good at science, but I'm sure I could figure it out.
*double sigh*
Well friends, 2015 is the year that I'm jumping into my metaphorical sailboat to brave the sea of motherhood in a search for balance. I want to find a way to have it all. Or at least all-ish. I have some big dreams and some even bigger plans for this year, but I'm also realistic.
Or at least, realistic-ish.
I know I won't accomplish everything on my list. But I'm going to try anyway. The only thing I won't sacrifice along the way - happiness. That is the one thing that must remain a constant while on this quest. Otherwise, it's pointless.
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