I have been working like a crazy person the last few weeks.
I have a major donor event in three weeks, two small trunk shows and my house looks like Christmas.
My Christmas event is already taking over my living room. I have decided that until I am a full time stay at home Momma I will just tell Miss S that Christmas starts in early September. Her birthday in October looks like Christmas. The linens and decor and Santa stationary indicates that the wise men are already well on their way to Bethlehem - or at least my humble abode.
So amidst all of this I decided it was still a good idea to plan a first birthday party for Miss S. We will take a day off, enjoy the sun (or rain!), hike around and ride the carousel. Should be good times.
I love work but honestly, I would rather be birthday party planning right now. So much more fun to plan for smiles and baby (or toddler!) giggles then it is to plan for black tie dinners.
I have a trick though to keep myself on track. I have about three fabulous pictures on my desk that I look at when I am ready to throw in the working Mama's Christmas towel.
Snuggles always help everything!
A cute baby and beer always help everything!
Working at home is hard. Working at home during busy season with a mobile baby who dislikes napping is hard. Working instead of birthday party planning is hard.
But I am slowly finding the balance to do it all (well all but maybe the never ending diaper laundry). And every little photo helps!
