Yes, I do work. Outside the home. And I rely on other people to help with the day to day care of my kids.
I was very lucky when Caden was born. I was able to work part time and my Mom was a willing baby-sitter. So, if Jim and I both had to work, Caden was with Nana. It was such a relief, especially as a first time mom, to know that if I couldn't be with Caden if was a family member who was. It made me feel a little less guilty to go back to work.
After having Zane, money got a little tight..our budget dictated that I needed to work more hours. So, back to work I went. And since I was working many more hours and my Mom was going to have surgery, the kids had to go to daycare. Caden had never been in daycare before and my baby was only six months old. It was a heart-wrenching decision to put my kids in daycare. I know. People do it all the time. But it was a new experience for us. It made the mom-guilt overwhelm me.
We were able to find a daycare that was perfect for us. The teachers there really feel like partners in raising my kids instead of strangers that I am hoping won't scar them for life. We have such positive experiences and the growth we have seen in both of the kids is amazing.
My kids go to daycare four days a week. I will start a new job next month that is 5 days a week and may require them to go full time. The guilt is rushing up again, but I can push it back a little knowing that my new job will allow me to be home EVERY night. It is less money, but nothing can replace the time with my kids. See, I love my kids. Even if I have to work.
I love the juxtaposition of the pacifier and the martini glass- nice touch :)
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