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I had to fake my kids out so I could work from home today

Posted 12th December 2008 by Lylah M. Alphonse, tagged parenting, work from home, juggle, small kids

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I'm "treed" in today -- the ice storm that hit New England downed trees and powerlines in our small town, making roads impassable. Thankfully, we still have power -- the lines to our house are underground -- but just 10 miles away there are 300,000 or so people in the dark.

My husband went outside with his chain saw and bonded with the neighbors, who had brought theirs, and together they cleared the trees that were blocking our street. So rugged! It's like we live in the Yukon! Or what I imagine the Yukon to be... granted, my perspective is based entirely on The Yeti episode of The Backyardigans.

My husband and I both have to work today, but daycare is closed, and so we're taking turns.

He's downstairs with the kids. I sat at my desk, and they came running over to me, so I had to fake them out and pretend to pack up my bag and go to the car before ducking up the stairs and hiding in my oldest daughter's room to work.

The kids didn't even question why I was walking to the car in my pajamas, though our 4-year-old was skeptical that I was really going to work. "You only go to work after taking us to school," she pointed out. "How can you go to work straight from home?"

 

 





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  • Loved your blog! As a married mother of 4 kids I have similar stories I could tell you but you hit the nail on the head - we can still fake out our kids when they are young, but watch out for when they get older! LOL!!
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    Flag as inappropriate Posted by Dr. Patty Ann Tublin on 26th February 2012

  • Hi its so nice to hear of such busy schedule and yet such wonderful times (I believe you have). Its so nice to hear of families staying together with 5 childrend and both parents can work up a schedule to take care of the kids. To me your schedule is so amazing, could I say tiring but I believe its rewarding, so nice to hear that families still going on well,,,,,, I mean with kids and 2 workings parents nice and encouraging.
    Its so nice to hear how neighbours chip in to help each other in the dark and managed to clear whatever was blocking the street, this shows that your neighbours are good neighbours, so envious of your stage of life.

    Had read your other blog, sound so interesting your every day program, do keep up the good work but make sure you recharge yourself every now and then. Your 4 year old kid is smart!!! Anyways you are real smart?(in pajamas) to sneak back to work in your own house..hm... interesting lovely family.

    Flag as inappropriate Posted by Sharon on 20th August 2009

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    Flag as inappropriate Posted by KristinaBond on 18th August 2009

  • Georgia had some interesting weather also. We had about 4-5 inches of snow. For GA that is rare, but it was pretty cool because my kids are jawja (Yes that is the way southerners say Georgia) girls. I am a Yankee straight out of Harlem, so the snow was a nice surprise. It was nice because it was gone the next day. :)
    I love that your are fully engaged and fully juggling. I think we deny ourselves for fear of failure. I do think there are boundaries and sacrifices with being a mother (working or stay-at-home), but as long as you and your spouse agrees to what works, then I say, Go for it!"

    I also love to hear that you and hubby were taking turns. I have a wonderful hubby and he would do the same. Sadly, I know some where taking turns would not be an option.

    Flag as inappropriate Posted by JaNohn on 16th March 2009

  • Wow!! Can't imagine that kind of weather since I live in FL. However, I would like to say that I DO work from home and have for the past 2 years. It's great being able to set my own schedule around my family life and still earn an income literally right at home. The best part, I haven't missed a moment of my son's growing up, school events or extra curricular activities. Give me a shout and I'll tell you how to do the same without having to sell one little thing. You can keep on doing what you're doing while building your home biz, eventually replacing your full-time income with part-time efforts. Click "Get More Info" at www.MommyTeam.biz

    Flag as inappropriate Posted by KimW06 on 9th February 2009

  • I am a bit closer to the Yukon here in BC, the snow has hit and I am relating to your post in many ways today :)

    Flag as inappropriate Posted by Karrine- Her Media on 31st December 2008

  • Clever kids! I hope you get cleared out soon. We've had those "chain saw gatherings" in our neighborhood after summer storms. We have a lot of old trees in the area, and we lose branches every summer.

    Flag as inappropriate Posted by Daisy on 22nd December 2008

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