Guest Mom: Lessons Learned

Like most moms, I believe I have an incredible daughter but have found juggling motherhood and working full-time to be very challenging. With my chatty 2 year old and a career I love, it’s hard to find a balance.

I had another difficult drop-off today with my daughter. Some days drop-off just seems to be so difficult for her. While talking to a co-worker, I told her how I felt like I was a bad parent for not having cleaner breaks in the morning. After all, it seems like all the other parents just do a quick drop-off and leave. She said to me “These are fleeting moments. Soon your daughter will be asking you to drop her off 3 blocks away from school so her friends don’t see you. Enjoy her clinginess as it won’t last long.” I’m trying to remind myself of that every day now.