tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269680145561542733.post4470759749756743186..comments2023-10-04T09:16:25.229-04:00Comments on High Heels and High Chairs: Type A to Type "Eh?"High Heeled Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01911294747315920862noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269680145561542733.post-74703963797543415542011-03-30T16:58:24.138-04:002011-03-30T16:58:24.138-04:00You know, I think some of this comes from just not...You know, I think some of this comes from just not working, not necessarily the addition of children. After getting laid off, I admit, I poured my Type A into home projects - cleaning out every room, closet, etc. But, after awhile, I hated to admit it - I kind of liked just being home. When I do contract work or go to conferences, I see my old self re-emerging, but I've been surprisingly content to be "house manager" instead of the work type of manager. Now that I'm expecting our first child, I'm actually really glad I'm already home. It's where I want to be with the baby, and I won't have to make any hard decisions about stepping away from a full-time job. And I'm sure I'll go even further toward "Eh" once baby gets here. After all, if my full type A stayed in effect, I'd drive myself crazy looking at the dishes in the sink or dust on the table. Because I hear I won't have time to deal with those things very much once the little guy is here. :)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05039899142844610513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269680145561542733.post-28300683583621994812011-03-26T15:59:48.302-04:002011-03-26T15:59:48.302-04:00I would never admit this to my husband but after ...I would never admit this to my husband but after 6 plus years at home, I believe I was much more efficient with my time for the 3 short months I was a working momma. I get easily distracted now and no matter how much I clean my house it can be an absolute disaster after just one meal. It makes the desire to clean it, well . . . less desirable. LOVE YOUR BLOG. I can always relate.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10243432437315436678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269680145561542733.post-54419098908573603702011-03-25T14:11:03.052-04:002011-03-25T14:11:03.052-04:00Thanks, ladies! Glad to know I'm not the only ...Thanks, ladies! Glad to know I'm not the only one. <br /><br />And mj, if I figure it out, I'll be sure to send out a memo. Provided I don't misplace that particular to-do list and end up sitting in front of my computer wondering what I was supposed to be doing there and instead shopping on etsy.High Heeled Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01911294747315920862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269680145561542733.post-40975791668734936072011-03-25T09:28:33.041-04:002011-03-25T09:28:33.041-04:00About nine months ago, I went from more that full ...About nine months ago, I went from more that full time manager of 50 type to SAHMama of two type, and the exact same thing has happened to me. Some days I think my brain has turned to mush. I agree that there must be something in happy medium category. When you figure it out, could you send me a memo?mjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08408037569157979680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5269680145561542733.post-91989712369794477232011-03-25T07:52:42.304-04:002011-03-25T07:52:42.304-04:00Don't you think it's just that your priori...Don't you think it's just that your priorities changed and so therefore the once 'get it done and get it done efficiently' woman you once were is thinking more about other things like the dishes in the sink or why he can't find that shoe. I think our minds go through this scramble when we have children and suddenly all the things we once used to think about falls to the waist side. Not tat your sisters shower isn't important but it wasn't the first thing on your mind to get those favors you know? <br /><br />I know this is my issue and it's bothered me (sometimes my husband) for a long time until I had to let it rest and realize I have a new little person taking up my time. However I did realize I had to find a balance, a 'me' space where I did remember things or get things done and NOT worry about the dishes being done before meal prep time (when you wrote that I thought, "oh good I'm not the only one" lol)....so I invested in a notepad with a few subjects in them and each subject is dedicated to a part of my daily life <br />1. General home lists/bills<br />2. MariaStella (baby to do things)<br />3. Workout/food (yea cause this gets filled up quickly-rolling my eyes!)<br />4. Writings and short stories<br />5. Projects<br /><br />Hope this helped or at least made you smile a bit :-)Loredanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10281756601492887263noreply@blogger.com