#working mom

[axxad02]

brainrof

[awholevibex]

create the life you can’t stop thinking about

[beenjen]

Alas, the human experience.

It’s been a rough patch, so much happening, so many hard things, and I forget, that C is in it with me, and it’s happening to him as well.

We had been fussing, and I went to my weekend morning yoga. During yoga, you can pick what to dedicate your practice too, or what to focus on. Under the 8 limbs of yoga, there is Satya, truthfulness or ‘your truth.’ I’ve been dedicating my practice to this for a week now, and during practice, it came to me, that what I want most, through everything, is to come to the other side of this hell (losing mom, dads diagnosis, his plethora of extended challenges surrounding this, the in-laws, all of it) - this incredibly heavy time, with Chris by my side.

In marriage, or any long-term relationship or friendship, I believe you come to these points. Or maybe everyone isn’t tested as hard, or as hard headed as we are, regardless, at this crossroads, I only want to come through this crucible stronger and more capable.

When I came home, we had a long talk - which, is hard with young children - and included too much screen time, extravagant promises to them, and copious candy and junk food bribes.

I’m Lucky in that he also wants to come Out the other side with me in tow. We sorted the real crux; his burnout with work leading to me feeling solo at home, coupled with my frustration in having to re-engage him. There is so much more to it, at the bare bones though, we have been through the ringer in the last 6 months, let alone the last 5 years. It’s human nature to withdraw and think of self at deeply painful and intense times. I’m not sure it’s as natural to look outside yourself for answers and solutions. At least not for someone who has always had to find their own way through.

There is so much past life here, that colors and clouds our thoughts and beliefs on relationships, expectations, you name it. Theres hardly enough space here for that, or hours in the day, to cover it all… suffice it to say, everyone has history, baggage, belief systems, and there are times, in life, relationships, careers, you come to these pivotal points, and you decide, to grow with, and include someone else in that process, or to do that singularly, and potentially grow apart.

Then we hosted Easter for 30 people at our house, and the only real phone I have, is with our son and 2 of my cousins kiddos, sans Lilith -

It’s a beautiful photo 💚

> dads ct came back showing he has 2 nodules that are gone and the large lung mass shrinking in size. This is so encouraging, we know it’s buying time, but damn if it doesn’t feel good to have a little more of that.

> able to get one day a week back for work from home

> spreading out from traditional ‘green’ plants

My zz raven and red secret are 2 beauties I’m playing with. Picked up a killer variegated Thai Constellation as well that I’m just so excited about -

This baby, can come as quite the expense and I LUCKED UP BAYBEE 🤘

My aunt brought me a purple heart-

And c my very first orchid -

> we’ve been in the yard. Garden prepping. Greenhouse planning.

And I found this super fun ‘grill’ birdhouse for the back 💚

May we all grow, as we are intended to grow, and continue to have love and hope in our hearts.

Seek your Satya xx

[theunstuffedpepper]

Home office views vs in-office views — not sure which ones I like better 😏

My home office has been decked out with some beautiful plants and a new accent rug. I just have to order & frame some photos for the wall above the couch and I think it’s about done. I’m loving this little space at home that’s just mine. Too, having the treadmill in my work space has transformed my daily habits. I’ve been working out a lot more than usual and eating much better as a result. If the scale could just budge a bit more, that’d be great.

This week I commuted into the office twice and it wasn’t as tough as I expected. I’m actually enjoying getting out of the house, having some quiet time to myself on the train, and interacting with my colleagues in person. Twice a week seems doable for now. It’s also nice wearing something other than leggings and a nursing tee. I really need to find some good bras though.

I’ve managed to wean my supply so that I don’t need to pump during the day but I still have plenty of milk for the baby at bedtime, overnight if needed, and in the morning. I didn’t think I would be able to accomplish that — when I was exclusively breastfeeding, it seemed crazy to think I could go all day without nursing/pumping and still have a supply at night — but here we are. The further along I get in my bf journey this time around, the more proud of myself I am.

Work has asked if I can travel internationally over the next few months and my gut instinct was to say yes, although I’m rethinking the breastfeeding aspect of that. I’m lucky that my boss is flexible and she wants me to do what’s best for me. So, I’m still mulling it over. We’ll see.

The kids are adjusting to me being away twice a week pretty well, better than anticipated. My MIL has been helping out whenever she’s not working — in the mornings Monday through Thursday and then Friday all day. No more big bumps in the road as far as she’s concerned. Fingers crossed it’s smoother sailing here on out. I’m still working on mending our somewhat strained relationship. It’ll take time.

The bird obsession continues to ramp up. Spring migration is almost upon us y’all, and I’m PUMPED. I was out back doing a happy dance while watching a flock of common grackles and red winged blackbirds in the yard the other morning. I guess this is life now? 🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛😅

[curvymommy70]

SDS, Monday. A few nice mutuals ask for selfies.

I'm in struggle mode and hanging on for dear life. I need the end of the year shutdown to recover.

[sweetlittledimplemom]

Moms just wanna have fun ! #onlyf@ns

[housewifediary]

so glad to see a housewife blog that isn’t disrespectful or demeaning to working women. I am a mix of both on and off as finances demand it, but always from home in freelancing stuff because i truly do love being at home with the kids. Plus I love supporting my sisters in christ who work out of the home and they love to support me. All of us are sick of the mommy wars lol. I hope you are having a wonderful day.

this is such a sweet ask! Thank you for noticing!! I worked as a mother and now I'm home again as a mother. what matters is you and your spouse are happy and supportive of your wellbeing which can be different for everyone as it takes all kinds of women to make up the world. ღ

I still called myself Trad even while I worked because to me it's a more of a shared mind set, and it is a luxury to afford it in some cases. Women have always worked throughout history, and it's absolutely fine if you want to work even.

I encourage my daughter to keep up her good grades, at least give college a good try, and work if she wishes to then. But she'll always be loved bottom line, and I feel like all girls deserve that. ღ

[healthy-liiviing]

Prioritize ruthlessly: Don't try to do everything at once. Identify the 2-3 most important tasks for the day and focus on those first

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[katastrophickim]

Ready for the weekend ☺️

[kriegerscorner]

Ali on ESPN talking about Emma Hayes

[beenjen]

Wednesdays are the night I’m riding solo. C has to go back into work after I get home, it’s been a thing. So, tonight, I get here. The kids are chill. They’ve had dinner. It’s all about packing lunches and bedtime. What?!

So, I do that. Then I’m left with this time -

Which equals Yoga with doggo 💚

I even luxed with my newest obsession - Ayurvedic scalp massage 😍😍😍

And music 💚

Man I hope you loves are getting in what feeds your soul xx 💚💚💚

[tillypiemom]

Introducing: Tilly's Pie Mom Blog!

Welcome to the chaotic world of my life, where every day feels like a sitcom episode gone wild!  People often tell me that my life is a whirlwind of chaos and humor, and they're not wrong. With three girls, a fluffy Whoodle, and a wonderful but sometimes overwhelmed husband, my household is always buzzing with activity.

Let me paint you a picture: my girls are 4, 7, and 10 years old. Yep, that's a whole lot of estrogen under one roof. My eldest, Eve, is 10 going on 23, while my middle daughter, Mille, is absolutely awesome and happens to be autistic which as you can imagine can add some spice to our lives. And last but not least my little princess, Kate, who's just four and already ruling the roost.

Living in urban Canada adds its own layer of madness to the mix. My house is a perpetual tornado zone, I perpetually look like I've only had half a hour of sleep (think mid 30s fuzzy mom bun... I posted a picture (No Hate)), and my wardrobe consists mainly of leggings, mom jeans and hoodies. Oh, and did I mention I'm overweight because someone has to eat the leftover dino nuggets... right? and I am 100% just trying to survive my day-to-day life. If any of these sentiments sounds familiar, then buckle up, and follow me because you're in for a wild ride.

Now, why the name "Tilly's Pie Mom Blog"? Well, my mom gave me the nickname Tilly when I was a kid, so it's a nod to family ties. Plus, who doesn't love pie? It's delicious, comforting, and brings people together—kind of like the point of this blog, and as for the "Mom" part? Well, that's just who I am, through and through. Mom, Momma, Mommy, Bro, BRA—yep those are new curtesy of my tween, I've been called them all. But at the end of the day, "Mom" is the title I wear with pride.

So, what can you expect from this blog? Real-life stories that are funny, terrifying, and downright heartwarming. Join me as I navigate the rollercoaster of parenthood and share the moments that make it all worthwhile. Because let's face it, whether you're laughing out loud or crying into your 3rd coffee, parenting is one wild adventure—and I wouldn't have it any other way… usually. So, grab a slice of pie (or a whole pie, no judgment here) and let's dive into my life if only to make you feel better about yours!

[andromedadanae]

The Biracial Family We Didn't Realise We All Needed

I can’t be the only one who noticed that these five are totally a biracial family!!

You’ve got

Claudia, the working mother

Terry, the stay at home dad

Sir Sparklepuff, their biracial child

Viren, the grandfather that lives way to close and is always over and criticising the way his daughter and her husband raise their child

Soren, the distant uncle who left the family years ago because he didn’t get along with his family well and is meeting his nephew for the first time

How is there no fanfic of this yet, as of me writing this season four has been out for 18 days, I’ve seen fics out the day the season/episode is released before

[curvymommy70]

Today is "see how many meetings we can squeeze into 9 hours" day.

[leaveherwildliketheflowers]

This week Hubs and I have been talking theoretically about me staying home for a few years with the baby (babies?). We could do it, but we would have to make some lifestyle adjustments and really keep to a budget. We could still live comfortably, I would just have to be more mindful of my spending and we wouldn't be able to travel as freely without considering cost.

Well, today my boss called me with my incentive comp and salary adjustment numbers. With this year's raise it's going to be harder to justify not working. If we just keep my salary, even with daycare and a new (larger) car, we would be so much more comfortable financially. We could give M everything we want to give her and still save aggressively for retirement. I just lose time with her during the week and I still don't know how I feel about that.

I'm definitely going back for at least a few months as a trial run before any decisions are made. I think it will all come down to how well I can set boundaries with my work to ensure I can have enough time with M.

[doctor-disc0]

Apparently, families like mine don't exist 🤷