Let's try this again...

WAHMs know that nap-time means work-time!

So, I had all intentions of chronicling my adventures as a work-at-home mom (WAHM) when my son was a baby, but guess what? I was too BUSY!  Now, more than three years and another baby later,  I can say that I have found something that works really well for our family, and I think I am ready to share some of our adventures and trials.  

It can be crazy and exhausting to work-at-home while rearing two littles, but it so rewarding, as well.  Bear is now just shy of three and a half years old, and my little girl, Everly (Ever), is 15-months.  The kids are home with me full-time, and I'm working as a magazine editor and an online-adjunct for a university. Oh, and I'm doing homeschool preschool with Bear now, too.

Sometimes, and I'm sure all parents could agree, it seems like there aren't enough hours in a day.  Other times, it seems like there are too many hours in the day (C'mon, you know what I mean!). Fortunately, my littlest is an amazing sleeper, and Bear is getting there.  He's got lots of energy, but since he's recently given up napping, he falls asleep easily around 6:30 each night.  It's the worst and the best.  While I would love for a little break during the day, it's so nice not to struggle at bedtime. 

After the kids go to bed, and after I've spent some time with my husband, my work-day usually is "just beginning."  It isn't always the perfect situation, but I really do think it works.  So, please join me on this crazy beautiful journey.  I'll share what works for us, and what doesn't, the joys and trials I

A new chapter...

<------- This is my son.  We call him "Bear," among many other nicknames.

He wakes up with that smile, and it melts my heart.

I honestly LOVE being a mommy.  His mommy.  As a writer and television producer, I've done a lot of projects I've been proud of doing, but he's by far the greatest thing I've ever had a hand in creating.

 As much as I love what I do, leaving him to go back to work was extremely difficult.  I just wanted to be with him!  So, after about six weeks back on the job, one minor car accident (we were rear-ended), one hospital stay for Bear (not related to the car accident), and lots of tears, I made a decision.  I was going to stay home with my baby SOMEHOW. 

And now it's official... or as official as it gets.  I've recently talked to my boss, and by this time next month, I'll officially be a "Work At Home Mom."  It's true, the term seems a bit redundant.  After all, all mothers, whether they stay at home with their children, or are employed outside the home, have work to do at home.  Dinners, dishes, laundry, baths, etc.  A mother's work is never done, right?

However, I'm joining the ranks of Work At Home Moms (WAHM) who have found ways to have careers while staying home with their children.  This is a beautiful thing.  I truly believe this will prove itself to be the best of both worlds and an ideal situation for my family.

I will share my experiences on this blog.  Over the course of the next few posts, I will describe what led me to this decision, what exactly I'll be doing and what I expect from the experience.  And then, as time goes by, we will see how far my expectations were from the reality of a WAHM experience. 

The purpose of my blog isn't to say that being a WAHM is for everyone, and I'm not here to judge others who have chosen other paths for their families.  I realize that some careers don't lend themselves to working from home, and some mothers have no interest in juggling baby during business hours.  This is what we've chosen to do for our family, and I hope you enjoy watching life unfold, as I write this new chapter.