A View from the Playground

A Working Mummy

You may have noticed a lack of activity around these parts recently. Well, it's down to the fact that I have returned to work. That went quick! At the moment, we are facing all the usual working mummy issues; poorly children picking up germs here there and everywhere and passing them on, mainly to me, a lack of time to do the housework and general all encompassing tiredness for all. I am told that it will pass. For sure, the first few weeks were the worst and with time, I am getting more and more used to the demands of work and home. I would even go so far as to say that I think it might be doing us all good. The children have definitely benefited from the diversity of activities and the opportunities for socialising that comes with playgroup and being at the childminders. I have moments where I feel like  a normal human being, peaceful sips of warm tea are a great tonic for the mummy of two pre-schoolers. However, I do also feel a little bit guilty. Guilty about leaving the children with someone other than their mummy at such a young age and guilty for enjoying some of the peaceful moments without them. Therein lies the quandary of work and motherhood.