Fear and Parenting in Las Vegas

Well, I’m back in the blogging saddle again. This isn’t my first time in the pool. I tend to start these things and then get too busy to keep them up. I’m notorious for starting out with big plans and then petering out into failed attempts with good intentions. I keep telling myself this time will be different. I’m focused. I have good material (my kids). My husband’s blogging. So, why can’t I?

Let’s take this one thing at a time.

I’m a mom. I’m a mom that works. Wait. All moms work. I just get a paycheck at the end of the month to help contribute to our bills and savings offsetting my out of control spending habits. I have nothing but admiration for my friends who can be at home with their kids all day and not develop serious chemical dependencies. Parenting is not for pansies. There is many a Monday that I’m happy to hand my kids off to the paid professionals at day care while I take a break at work. For me, I’m a better mom to my kids because I work. Working gives me a sense of balance and perspective on life.

I’m a better manager now that I’m a mom. I have a better sense of balance and broader perspective on life than I did before I had kids.

Do I think that all moms should work? Heck no. Do I think all moms should feel guilty about working? Heck no. I guess my message is that make the decision that’s best for you. Own it. Love it. Leave yourself open to changing your mind as your situation and family needs change. There is no weakness in that.

So, what’s it like to be a mom in Vegas? There’ll be plenty more of that later. Stay tuned.