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It’s been an interesting day for lots of reasons. not least because Lovely Bloke managed to leave the grill turned on, but closed, as he went out tonight which meant that 90 minutes later, when the boys and I got to the house, it was full of that horrid smoke that gets in your eyes and throat. But he had made a lovely dinner for us, so it’s swings and roundabouts…
The other interesting thing today was that I got a bit more of an idea as to where my line is for my work / life balance. I was offered a job with a great business, working for them full time, on a good salary that our household would be happy with. But, I would need to work in London a minimum of 3 days a week and be required to attend evening events every week.
So I said how flattered I was to be invited to work for them but would have to decline. As a result of that, I now I have a little bit more of an idea about where I draw my work / life balance lines.
That’s interesting for me, because I’ve been struggling with working it out in my head recently. Like most working mums, I’ve got the “are our boys being little tinkers because I’m working so much” thing going on, but unlike lots of others, I’ve also got the luxury of knowing that Lovely Bloke is at home with them, ferrying them to and from pre school, swimming and appointments to hunt for worms in the garden together.
But still, E is being so clingy at the moment, and is asleep next to me on the sofa right now, that I can’t help but wonder if it is a phase, or if I’m working too much / not giving him the time and attention he needs. (By the way, if you’re a regular reader of this blog, I’m past the issue of “should I let him go to sleep next to me” because I know he won’t want to in 5 years or even 5 months time….)
So here’s to the weekend with our boys and lots of cuddling and hanging out together. As well as all the fighting, toy stealing and tantrums that go with it. x
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