Life in the slow lane...

I have been really struggling with feeling like I can't get anything done. When I was working full time I kept up the house, my kid was clean, I put in a full day at work, came home did dinner/baths/bed, and still watched American Idol at night. I have been so frustrated thinking, "why can't I get anything done when I used to get 1000 things done in a day". Am I lazy, am I a poopy mom, do I need more caffeine, do I need less caffeine, do I have a thyroid problem? I finally figured it out today...

1) There are a lot more things to do when you are home all day. When you aren't home dishes don't get messy, toys don't get scattered, toilets don't get used as much.... etc. Therefore, when you are home more work is made for you.

2) It takes a lot longer to do 'home things' than 'work things'. Work things might have included emailing, talking on the phone and putting together a powerpoint all simultaneously. There are very few home things that can be done simultaneously... or quickly. And each thing takes MUCH more energy.

3) We are alone at work. If we had our toddler under our desks we wouldn't get much accomplished. Same with having them under our feet in the kitchen.

4)Life is a different pace at home. You eat lunch slower... you actually eat lunch :-) One load of laundry takes an hour, grocery shopping takes 1.5 hours, picking up toys is a never ending journey. Help me remember that we have switched from the express lane to the slow lane and everything just takes longer. And that's ok...

And help me to remember to enjoy the journey!