This just sucks ass
Cabin crew prepare for landing. The end of my 6-month stay at home mom-flight is in sight, destination: work. I am slowly descending to the 9 to 5 - level, causing my ears heart to hurt. The flight attendants collect the empty styrofoam cups used to hold two servings of nauseating tea and watery coffee. The screen shows how many miles days I have left before landing and a little information on my destination.
I know, soon I will...
Write press releases, in stead of...
doing crafts with Monkey.
Give communication and PR-advise, in stead of
doing tummy time with Roo.
Attend press meetings, in stead of...
watching my children bond.
Attend office meetings, in stead of...
playing giggles with Roo.
Drink horrible office coffee, in stead of
checking new rides with Monkey.
Travel by too crowded public transport twice a day, in stead of...
letting Monkey drive me with his favorite playground fire truck.
Eat lunch with my colleagues, in stead of...
harvesting lunch with monkey.
And so on.. and so on...
I will only work 3 days a week. I know I'm living the good life. There are many women out there who have to work 5 days a week to provide a good life for their kids. Some work 7 days a week to provide a roof and food. And than there are mothers who don't have jobs at all but are poor and don't even sleep under the same roof every day.
But I just don't care about anyone else at this point. ONE months left until I've landed back in the work arena. And it sucks ass.
So for now, I'll just ignore the fasten seatbelt sign. I will not put my seat in the upright position. In stead, I put back the earplugs to watch another movie, I'll order a Chardonnay and tax free giant Toblerone and enjoy this last part of the flight in every way I can.
Comments
I am sure that has to be difficult. I hope you enjoy every moment of your last month!
Posted by:
Raybelle at May 15, 2008 10:34 PM
Oh no! But I agree -- ignore the descent for the time being and enjoy the current view!
Posted by:
Arkie Mama at May 15, 2008 10:34 PM
Great post - I feel like I could have written it, 52 days until I'm back to work! It's bitter sweet, I enjoy work, but will hate leaving my kids, especially now as things have gotten so much easier and enjoyable (+ the weather is so nice). Enjoy your last month.
Posted by:
Mom On The Run at May 16, 2008 4:20 AM
Good reading for someone who always wonders a little if the grass would be greener in the working world as a parent, instead of being home with a child all day!
Posted by:
Wendy at May 16, 2008 4:23 AM
I'm sorry, Nadine. I hope the transition is not as bad as you fear...
Heidi
Posted by:
Heidi at May 16, 2008 9:43 AM
Aww, ((hugs))
I've been there. I know it sucks.
Hang in there, and make the most of the next month!
Posted by:
Alissa at May 16, 2008 1:51 PM
oh no! While I am jealous of your maternity leave there, I know its tough on you to go back now. I will miss your twitters from the park, they made my day happier just thinking about it!
Posted by:
DBN at May 16, 2008 3:39 PM
Oh what cute kids and yes I am so jelouse of your work schedule. I love being home, but I do wish I could pop out for a couple days a week. I raelly miss work, but I LOVE being home. Good for yoU!
Posted by:
Motherhood For Dummies at May 16, 2008 7:30 PM
It totally sucks. But, there are upsides. Putting on makeup and looking nice everday; having adult conversations; actually getting the opportunity to miss your children -- these are the things I focus on when I'm missing Bear all day long!
Posted by:
Robyn at May 17, 2008 3:24 AM
You go girl!
Posted by:
Anouk at May 17, 2008 3:30 PM
That will be quite a different life than what you've been used to these past months. I'm sure it's not easy. But like you said, at least it's only three days a week. And maybe you'll actually enjoy getting out and doing something different! (I've heard it happens, at least.) :)
Posted by:
Zandria at May 18, 2008 1:07 AM
It's been 6 months already since ROO??!! NO way! Anyway, 3 times a week is not bad and you can still use your brain. Love parks with fun cars like that!
Posted by:
Mrs Mogul at May 20, 2008 3:51 PM
I'm sorry. I can't imagine how hard that must be!
Posted by:
Chris Cactus at May 21, 2008 5:36 PM
I'm sorry that your mat leave is coming to an end. I cried like a baby when I had to go back to work after Leah (6 month mat leave) and Rachel (1 year mat leave). It's a hard thing to do. Hugs.
Posted by:
alison at May 21, 2008 6:26 PM
Leaving the kids at home does totally such ass and makes pretty much any job they're left for seem trivial and unnecessary.
Lately, our kids have said things like, "Dad, you work too far away, you need to come home sooner so that we can play outside with the other kids," or Q worrying, "Are you going to come home dad?" like I'm leaving for good once I walk out sheesh.
But then again, it's good, too, I think. Our daughter was washing her her new Cinderella doll in the bath a few nights ago. When I asked why, she said, "She has to look fancy, she's got a very important meeting coming up." Q wouldn't have any notion at all of important meetings if my wife didn't need to be away for them sometimes.
So when you're writing press releases or eating lunch only with other adults, think about how good of a role model you're being for both Monkey and Roo.
Posted by:
RM at May 21, 2008 9:24 PM
Oh, going back to work stinks, doesn't it?? Don't you wish you could earn loads of money just from blogging? :)
Posted by:
McMommy at May 26, 2008 10:22 PM
I am sure that has to be difficult. I hope you enjoy every moment of your last month!
Oh no! But I agree -- ignore the descent for the time being and enjoy the current view!
Great post - I feel like I could have written it, 52 days until I'm back to work! It's bitter sweet, I enjoy work, but will hate leaving my kids, especially now as things have gotten so much easier and enjoyable (+ the weather is so nice). Enjoy your last month.
Good reading for someone who always wonders a little if the grass would be greener in the working world as a parent, instead of being home with a child all day!
I'm sorry, Nadine. I hope the transition is not as bad as you fear...
Heidi
Aww, ((hugs))
I've been there. I know it sucks.
Hang in there, and make the most of the next month!
oh no! While I am jealous of your maternity leave there, I know its tough on you to go back now. I will miss your twitters from the park, they made my day happier just thinking about it!
Oh what cute kids and yes I am so jelouse of your work schedule. I love being home, but I do wish I could pop out for a couple days a week. I raelly miss work, but I LOVE being home. Good for yoU!
It totally sucks. But, there are upsides. Putting on makeup and looking nice everday; having adult conversations; actually getting the opportunity to miss your children -- these are the things I focus on when I'm missing Bear all day long!
You go girl!
That will be quite a different life than what you've been used to these past months. I'm sure it's not easy. But like you said, at least it's only three days a week. And maybe you'll actually enjoy getting out and doing something different! (I've heard it happens, at least.) :)
It's been 6 months already since ROO??!! NO way! Anyway, 3 times a week is not bad and you can still use your brain. Love parks with fun cars like that!
I'm sorry. I can't imagine how hard that must be!
I'm sorry that your mat leave is coming to an end. I cried like a baby when I had to go back to work after Leah (6 month mat leave) and Rachel (1 year mat leave). It's a hard thing to do. Hugs.
Leaving the kids at home does totally such ass and makes pretty much any job they're left for seem trivial and unnecessary.
Lately, our kids have said things like, "Dad, you work too far away, you need to come home sooner so that we can play outside with the other kids," or Q worrying, "Are you going to come home dad?" like I'm leaving for good once I walk out sheesh.
But then again, it's good, too, I think. Our daughter was washing her her new Cinderella doll in the bath a few nights ago. When I asked why, she said, "She has to look fancy, she's got a very important meeting coming up." Q wouldn't have any notion at all of important meetings if my wife didn't need to be away for them sometimes.
So when you're writing press releases or eating lunch only with other adults, think about how good of a role model you're being for both Monkey and Roo.
Oh, going back to work stinks, doesn't it?? Don't you wish you could earn loads of money just from blogging? :)