I am sure most working mom's have encountered the dreaded "snow day" from school. Now don't get me wrong, I love the unexpected day home with my kids, but when it falls on a day that I have to work, it makes for a tough day. Trying to figure out whether to call in or pay to have someone watch them is not a great way to wake up in the morning. Being a hairstylist, I find it difficult to call in. I have clients scheduled and if they still make it in, great, but if they reschedule, it makes for a long day sitting around when I would much rather stay home with my kids. Fortunately my kids had fun at the center for the day, unfortunately it cost a fortune.
I find the daycare situation to be a constant battle for me. I have to work, but with the hours my job requires, I have to put my kids in childcare after school a couple days a week. I happen to drive by the center on my way to work as my kids are being dropped off by the bus there. Guilt sets in. I hate that they are gone all day and as soon as school lets out, I have to go to work. I get home after their bedtime. I do think it's great that my husband has his time with them, but I know making dinner at night after working all day and dealing with homework is probably not the ultimate way to end his day. But he does it and even finds time to play a game or read with them.
As much as I have the guilt with working, I do however feel that I am a better mom for doing it. I feel that I have more quality time with them when I am home. I also get out for some adult conversation and bring home a paycheck. And the best part is, I am usually greeted with a hug and a "how was your day mom" when I walk in. How cool is that?
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