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It's Day One....

.....of being a career mom. I always knew without a doubt that I'd be returning to work. Part of me wishes that we could afford for me to stay home with my kids, but the other part enjoys working and adult interaction. I feel like I worked really hard to earn my degree to go into marketing, plus I have a job that I enjoy with wonderful co-workers. Not everyone is that lucky!

 I'm very proud that I've made it through my first day without any tears and it actually feels really good to be working again. I am able to go home on my lunch break to snuggle and feed the babies, which is definitely helpful. I couldn't wait to pick them up when I got home! Forget lunch! I just want my babies! I'm enjoying getting myself back into a routine as well. I feel like when I'm not working, I forget to maintain my planner, my checkbook balance, menu planning, etc. I didn't realize how much of a structure is incorporated into my every day life just by going to work. 

 Every minute, my kids are on my mind. I also remind myself why I'm doing this.....to give them the absolute best life possible. We have so many goals and things to save for including our trip to Disney in 2016! Michael and I are truly blessed to be able to give our kids the best life! We work hard for them each and every day! And coming home to those baby blue eyes and beautiful smiles make everything so worth it. 


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