Wishing My Life Away: A Reminder to the Working Mom.

I often catch myself saying I wish it was Friday. As a working mom Fridays are highly anticipated as the weekend are my free days. I can finally spend the whole day with my babies and not have to leave them. Sadly it seems those days always go by far too quickly.

However, I am starting to consider the effects of always wishing for Friday. Perhaps I am wishing my life away. Each day that passes by brings me one day closer to my children being grown and out of the house. I should be happy it’s a Tuesday instead of unhappy that Friday isn’t here yet. I should be grateful for each and every day.

So to the parents out there who work often and hate leaving their kids everyday, remember to celebrate the other days also. I know it’s difficult dragging yourself to work everyday and showing up despite the constant urge not to. I know if we could most of us would stay home without a second thought. I see you and know how difficult each day can be.

Let’s make the most of everyday! Let’s have a random movie night on a Wednesday. Or a surprise day trip in the evening on a Monday. Let’s bring spontaneity to our everyday lives and give our kids something to be excited about! Eat breakfast for dinner or ice cream for breakfast. Go for a walk or a short drive. Let them skip school for once. Make everyday an adventure and stop wishing your life away. IT DOES NOT HAVE TO BE THE WEEKEND TO HAVE A GOOD TIME!

This is just a friendly reminder to the readers and myself to make lasting memories with our children. Make everyday special and something they will remember, instead of just another Tuesday.