Juggling motherhood and a job can be a daunting task for many women, and it’s not always easy to find a balance between the two. As a mum of three young children, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to make it work.
The truth is, I don’t really juggle being a mum and working. I simply can’t. The cost of childcare for three children is so high that it would take up a significant portion of my paycheck, leaving me with very little to contribute to our family’s finances. On top of that, the time and energy required to care for three children, especially when one is still at home full-time, makes it difficult to maintain a steady job.
Currently, I’m only able to work 10 hours a week, and that’s when my husband is home to take over childcare duties. On Monday nights, we tag team – he gets home at 5, and I leave for work at 5:30, allowing me to get a couple of hours in. Then, on the weekends, we get Saturday off as a family, but I work on Sundays.
It’s tough, and I feel like we don’t get nearly enough family time. However, I take solace in the fact that I’m able to be there for my kids when they need me. I can pick them up from school, attend their sports days, and be there for them during school holidays and after-school activities.
I’ve come to realize that being a mum to multiple children means making sacrifices. I’m learning to be okay with sacrificing money and material things for the sake of time and support for my kids .I want to be there for my children as much as possible, and I know that means I may have to give up some of my career aspirations for the time being.
It’s not always easy, and some days are harder than others, but I’m grateful for the moments I do get to spend with my children. I know they won’t be young forever, and I don’t want to miss out on their childhoods. So, for now, I’ll keep doing what I can, when I can, and cherish the moments I have with my family.
Rachel xx
Life with the Rogers 