New Normal
“The gift of balance in your life – May you find the balance of life, time for work but also time for play. Too much of one thing ends up creating stress that no one needs in their life.” ~Catherine Pulsifer
This Corona virus wasn’t the way I envisioned my 2020 starting off. I imagine this is the same sentiment for all of us. But now that I am on week 3 or 4 (I can’t keep track) of working full time from home with my 2 year old with me, on most days I can say I have felt so drained and exhausted!
"My days are like a run on sentence with no period.”
The days go by so fast and still they feel long. When someone asks me how my days are going I say; my days are like a long, run on sentence without a period. They seem never-ending. There is no real break. Normally I would get up go to work then leave and work would be done. Then comes time with my little one and partner. But now all my worlds have collided into one big time f*** and it was a challenge to get my footing. I was good for a few days keeping KJ busy while I did my reports and was on conference calls. But soon I ran out of fun things, so I realized I needed more structure if I was going to make if for the long haul. But I gave myself credit for making it work thus far!
“Simply Put, Moms get it done.”
AND finally, I have gotten down to a routine that works for my little one’s schedule and mine as well.It is amazing what we can do as moms when our backs are against the wall.
Simply put, we get it done. While my days are longer I have managed to get my morning reports done while KJ is still sleeping! Eat breakfast with him go back to working while he has playtime with daddy. Then we eat lunch together sometimes with me working. Daddy gets ready for work and mommy takes over. This is a very loose version of my day. This doesn’t account for conference calls, if he is having a temper tantrum or refuses to nap! BUT at least there is some sort of structured routine in place. Everything else I just adapt to and readjust, there isn’t another option because this is the new normal.
“Things I am grateful for.”
In this new normal there is a lot of new ground to get used to. Everyday is a new day to try again. Even though there are days that I am overwhelmed and want to pull my hair out, I can say I am also grateful for all of the moments I get to have with my family that I wasn’t before. Now I have time to cook breakfast and eat with my family on a daily basis. I can see the growth in my son’s vocabulary and social skills. I get to see my fiancé more because our work is no longer opposite schedules. Are there some challenging days? Yes. Do I miss the added support of my extended village? Yes. The list can go on. But in the end I am extremely grateful for my time. I am grateful for my health. I am grateful I have the capability to have a job where I can work from home. Even if it is not normal it is our new normal for the time being. How are you adjusting with your new normal?
Be Well