Positively Mom Street

Do you remember that old Staples commercial where the Dad is joyously running down the aisle throwing school supplies into a cart and the kids are moping behind?  I wasn't a parent when it came out so I didn't really appreciate it then - but man - do I get it now! The sheer joy in this dudes eyes says it all - NOTHING - I mean NOTHING - is better than back to school. After my summer as SAHM I wholeheartedly agree.  Hayden started 3rd grade on Monday - and while the number itself amazed me (3rd grade?  How is that even possible - he's only like 3 years old) I was more than ready to send him back into the loving arms of our public school system.  That big yellow bus just pulled right up at the corner and whisked him away - it was truly a beautiful sight - I might have shed a tear of joy.  Hayden, on the other hand, wasn't quite as thrilled. Just brimming with excitement! Harlyn started her first day of preschool today.  I've stalked this lit...

So I'm a month or so into my little "SAHM" adventure - and I've realized a few things. First and foremost - being at home with the kids is a job in and of itself - and often plays out with the same ups and downs I found in the corporate world.   There are mornings where everything is swingin' - we're moving, grooving and generally having a good ole time.  Kinda like those perfect days at work where the "atta boys" come freely and quickly and everything you do is on the money. Of course - those days - both at home and at work - are few and far between.  They are precious - the moments where you feel successful - competent - ready to face the world and the challenges it brings. Most days are kinda run of the mill  - just like 85% of my days in corp America.    Things aren't great - but nothing is burning down and no one is screaming in my face - so ehh - I'll take it.  Sit back, gamely muster through my 9 to 5 existence and do what ne...