Precious moments

By Stephanie G.

Working for the family business, I have been blessed to be able to bring my children to work with me. It has its share of ups and downs.  For the past three years, my daughter has always been by my side. We played together, worked together, fought together, and did almost everything together. After the birth of my son, he joined us in coming along everywhere we went. At work, it was so much harder for me to concentrate having both of them at my side. My husband and I decided it was best to have someone watch the kids while I worked.

I've never felt so focused at work. I actually get to concentrate and finish my tasks quicker and easier. I am a more efficient worker. But, I must admit, it takes a lot of getting used to, because I have been their primary care-giver since birth. Even though it was not an easy thing to do, they are my children and I love them. I felt it was my duty to always be with them. Before I would never have even thought twice about having another care for my kids. It just wasn't me. At least that's how I felt when it was only me and my daughter. Now with two children, it's more difficult. I admit, I do need help. I'm grateful to have my sister- in-law come to my rescue. I know my children are safe with her and are being cared for. 

Our office has never been so quiet in such a long time. I do miss my son swinging by my side just watching me and my daughter running through the offices screaming. Now I value the time we spend together even more. These are such precious moments.  So even though I do miss them like crazy, I know this is what works best for us for the mean time.

Has anybody ever gone through the same situation, where there's nothing else to do but ask for help?

Comments

[Elizabeth]

I've not been in the situation you describe, but, perhaps it's like anything new, it just takes getting used to the new routine.

Give yourself some time.

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