I feel blessed to be a SAHM because it allows me the freedom to do other things during my kids nap time or school hours. One of those things is go back to school. I’m trying to finally get my degree. Lately, I have noticed that I struggle with my part time student status. I know I’m capable of being more than a part time student – but the reality is that I don’t know how to balance it all.
I know there are moms and dads out there that go to work and also are back in school. Let me tell you that if you are one of those moms or dads, I admire you. How do you do it all? Do your kids ask for your attention all the time? Do you get upset because it’s hard to do homework while your toddler asks for her sippy cup for the 4th time? Do you stay up late at night?
I feel guilty about not being able to balance it all. I tried to do homework or study while my kids go to bed but sometimes it’s too much. I have to use hours of the day when they want my attention. I get frustrated and I know it is not their fault. Am I being selfish for taking my time away from them? Should I wait longer to go back to school? Is there ever a good time to do all the things you want to do? All these questions go around in my head while I lay in bed at night.
This fall I will be going to campus for the first time in a while. Luckily, my mom is going to be here to help us during that semester. Honestly? I’m excited and scared. I can’t wait to go back to a classroom but at the same time, I don’t know how my kids will adjust. There are days that I feel like I’m failing at everything, especially when I see piles of laundry waiting for me. I’m trying hard, but I feel it’s not enough.
How do you balance it all? Do you have any tips?
