I went back to work last week, after almost 2 years as a SAHM. Actually, I feel like I shouldn’t say “I’ve gone back to work” since it’s really just a 5 week gig (at least I think it won’t go longer than that), and I’m just working for my dad and have lots of flexibility. So much flexibility, in fact, that Daphne is in the office with me. I’m back at work and don’t even have the benefit of going to the bathroom by myself. Awesome. But at least I don’t have to mess with daycare. And so far, Daphne has done really well. She loves the office and has her toys and DVD player. And since we are practically the only people in the office full time, I don’t have to worry about being the owner’s daughter who brings her bratty kid to the office. Not that my daughter is bratty. No, she’s completely delightful. Really

It’s been a big adjustment, for both of us. Waking up early. Packing up a day’s worth of stuff and dragging it to the office. No naps. (Hopefully she’ll start to nap this week!) And I usually try to avoid controversial issues like the Mommy Wars, so I don’t say this to stir things up… but… Anyone who thinks it’s just as hard to be a SAHM as it is to be a mom who works outside the home is CRAZY! Hehehe. Don’t send me hate mail. I’m joking a little. But I do think for me it would be much, much, much harder to work outside the home and have to juggle daycare, working all day, coming home and cooking dinner, taking care of the house, running errands… and still have time to interact with Daphne and take care of her needs. I don’t think there is enough anti-anxiety medication in the world to calm me down from being stressed and stretched in so many different directions. I do hope to go back to work permanently (or at least back to school) in the next year or so, but on a part-time basis when Daphne is in preschool.

So, if you are a mom who works outside the home, I salute you!