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Its that time of the year again.. Now that the pageant has been and gone, the count down begins! This year we are doing things a little differently with the extended family and organising a Kris Kringle for the kids. Im still unsure how I feel about this.. However it sure does save time! And since that is what this blog is all about I thought I’d share!  I’m sure everyone has heard of this concept before however here’s the run down… Everyone draws a name out a hat and you only buy for that person. We set a price limit for everyone and Ta da your done!! I feel like it does take away from the ‘giving’ of Christmas a little though as my children can’t choose gifts for their close cousins but I can totally see the benefits of it too… What are your thoughts?

Skills in conflict resolution.. Not entirely sure I can use this on my CV however I love the meaning behind it. I read this article and although it’s funny, there are some serious points to it. My favourite is the skills in conflict resolution! That’s my world constantly at the moment with Mr3 and Mr4!! Woah! However the author has got it right. As working mums we do have new set of skills and attributes that enable us to be the great workers that we are. It is hard to find that balance and we hope that we have an employer who recognises those skills we have… At least I hope I do! Some of us are out of the workforce for a long time, some only a short time however we don’t forget how to do our job. We may need reminding about new things that have changed but it will be all ok.  I need to remind myself of that..;)

http://www.toiletsarentforturtles.com/why-mums-returning-to-work-make-awesome-employees/

On another note I made my own yoghurt today! It was quite awesome! 🙂

This week has been LONG!! Sick baby= very tired mumma! Which leads me to think.. What happens when I return to work and the kids are sick? I’ve been through it before but it doesn’t make it any easier. It’s the same old problem, wanting to be in two places at once. Of course our children come first but we still always feel guilty about not being at work, particularly if we only work part time. Taking a day or two off potentially means our whole working week. We just have to hope that management wherever we are working are accepting of the ‘working mum’ and understand that our children come first. We working working mums have lots of skills to contribute to the workplace and we want to do our best. Hmmm need to listen to my own advice right?! Be there for my children when they need me.. Work hard when I’m there.. Sounds obvious!! So why the guilt?!

You can’t please everyone… You can only do what is right for you and your family. I know we’ve all heard it before right? Its much easier said than done…

I chose to go back to work, financially, emotionally, physically I like working. I enjoying teaching children. I choose to work. People judge though. They judge you if you stay home… they judge you if you work. My goal is simple. To be happy in my choice. Its going to be hard work, the early starts, the extreme organisation required. You want to be the best you can be at both your ‘jobs’. Raising children is hard enough, then we go and want to return to our ‘paid job!’ also. It takes time to get your head around it. And I will have to let some things go (Which is going to be a mission in itself for me!) .

A wise friend gave me sound advice.. Be Brave.

Have confidence in your decision that you are doing what is right for you and your family, at this time in your lives.

Well here goes.. I’m in count down. I have 6 months until I return to work. I know .. some might say 6 months is a long time, others 6 months is not nearly enough! My youngest will be 1 when I return to the workforce.. I have 3 beautiful boys under the age of 5. Busy is an understatement! so the idea of returning to work is just a little daunting. So Im beginning my search for the answer.. with the hope that there is an answer. How to do it all?