#1 PUMPING 2x a day, 5 days a week. This is #1 for a reason.
#2 Not only will I not have to pump, but I won't have to wash 6 bottles a day and all of the damn pump parts. It's too much work. I'd rather just pop him on me and get it over with. Plus, I love nursing my son.
#3 Driving back and forth from work 2x per day. I'm home every day for lunch to feed Harry. I hate leaving him once and I have to say goodbye twice a day.
#4 Being on time. I hate having to be somewhere at a particular time. Who's with me?
#5 Packing up 3 bags a day. Between my pump parts, my food and my papers I carry around way too much crap!
#6 Using "public" restrooms. People are gross.
#7 Relying on people to watch my kid. Sooooo annoying.
#8 Having to base my life around my job. Going to the grocery store is even impossible with a full time job and a kid. Especially when your husband is always working overtime.
#9 Dealing with workplace drama. Sometimes it can be just like high school. I have to say it's minimal at my job so I'm lucky.
#10 My husband missing out on extra money because I'm still at work.
#11 Not being able to focus on my at home jobs that I really enjoy. I have 2 part time jobs. I love them, but I don't have time to focus on them as much as I'd like.
#12 Missing out on play time with Harry. Usually, I only get an hour or two of play time with my little one before its bed time.
#13 Thinking about all the things I could be doing at home.
#14 Eating junk! When I pack my snacks for the day I just grab whatever is easiest. Regardless of its nutritional value.
#15 Sitting down all day.
#16 Having no time to work out. The morning is a mad rush to leave and night time is a mad rush to get some chores done and make dinner. No time for myself!
#17 No more feeling unimportant. Let's face it- an Assistant isn't anyone important. I knew that taking the job and was okay with it because I am really good at what I do, but being a mom is SO much more rewarding. I know my ego will thank me :)
#18 Prettying myself up. I'm over ironing, lint rolling and tailoring my clothes. I just want to wear jeans and a t-shirt.
#19 Watching what I say. Working in a business environment means you have to be professional all the time. I'm not unprofessional, but sometimes I like to joke and be sarcastic which is inappropriate.
#20 Pretending. I believe in leaving your attitude at the door. Work is for work, not for personal issues. I do my best to always look happy. I'm over that. I'm a human, and a girl. I wear my emotions.
#21 Missing the sunshine on nice days.
#22 Missing the couch and TV on rainy days.
#23 Shopping for work appropriate attire. Nothing ever fits. It's not comfortable either!
#24 Meetings. I just don't like them.
#25 Always being cold. The heat is on low in the winter, and the air is on high in the summer. Basically, I could wear a parka year round.
#26 Answering phones. I just don't like talking on the phone. Text me please.
#27 Remembering 600 different passwords and pass codes.
#28 Staring at a computer screen all day.
#29 Worrying about my dogs. Since I'll be home I won't have to worry if they're being good, need to be let out, et cetera.
#30 And least, but certainly not least, I will not miss, missing my kid. It sucks. End of story.
Now don't get me wrong... there are many things I will miss.
#1 The amazing co-workers I now call friends. It will be sad not to see them 5 days a week. I really hope we stay in touch.
#2 My boss. He is really the best boss I could ever ask for.
#3 Daily interaction with adults. I remember I was looking forward to adult talk when my maternity leave was up.
#4 Seeing my sister every day. She watches my son and I love seeing her every day. It'll be different without her there every morning.
#5 The consistent money. I'm a control freak. Not knowing when money is coming in scares me.
Cheers to more time with this nugget ❤️
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