One Secret to a Working Mom Success: Celebrate the Seasons With Traditions

Greetings from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ! Things have been busy. I am still a working mom of three, working full time who is trying to make a difference. I do a lot of things and try to be present so that I can learn from them. I share them on this blog so that we can learn together. Below are some thoughts, hacks, and/or lessons that I have learned from navigating my world. "Family traditions counter alienation and confusion. They help us define who we are; they provide something steady, reliable and safe in a confusing world."— Susan Lieberman   Traditions have a way of defining a family, provide stability and give hope. They are especially important for woking moms who spend so much time working to provide for their family that they may miss some of the "traditional" mom things like bake sales, volunteering at the book fair, and a host of actual and seemingly made up holidays.  They are also important for families trying to reinvent themselves in the wake of d...

Wordless Wednesday-He's Stolen My Heart

A cute baby and a stuffed animal

I cannot believe that I have to give up spending my days with this cutie in a couple of weeks. He stole my heart right from the start. I am certain that I shall go through withdrawal the first week I am back from work.
My only consolation is that some women get far less maternity leave. Focusing on that, instead of the very generous family leave provided in certain European countries, will give me solace.

Until my leave has been exhausted, I have promises to keep and more evenings before I sleep...

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