Some of you may know that I am a WAHD who is married and has two little girls. Let me tell you, those girls especially know how to keep you humble, grounded and focused on what is most important.
This morning I had big plans for my business. Lots of e-mails to write, lots of articles and blogs to update, etc.
However, my youngest had a different idea altogether. She in particular has had a hard time adjusting to mommy going off to work and me being at home with her. She is always so anxious to see my wife that she gets up extra early (often before 6AM) to see my wife before she goes off to work.
Well today, my daughter reached her limit. She was exhausted from getting up early and had an utter melt down.
Now, of course I had plans to get work done. Unfortunately my first reaction is to tell her to be quiet so daddy could work. However, one look at her and I knew that she needed my attention.....
I did the old count to 10....catch my breath for having to drop all of my work for her.....and then sat with her on the couch and help her calm down......It only took me 30 minutes ;)
Anyway, I realized afterwards that I am glad I am able to be there for her. Quite different than my previous life in corporate america.
Has anyone else had a similar experience?
This morning I had big plans for my business. Lots of e-mails to write, lots of articles and blogs to update, etc.
However, my youngest had a different idea altogether. She in particular has had a hard time adjusting to mommy going off to work and me being at home with her. She is always so anxious to see my wife that she gets up extra early (often before 6AM) to see my wife before she goes off to work.
Well today, my daughter reached her limit. She was exhausted from getting up early and had an utter melt down.
Now, of course I had plans to get work done. Unfortunately my first reaction is to tell her to be quiet so daddy could work. However, one look at her and I knew that she needed my attention.....
I did the old count to 10....catch my breath for having to drop all of my work for her.....and then sat with her on the couch and help her calm down......It only took me 30 minutes ;)
Anyway, I realized afterwards that I am glad I am able to be there for her. Quite different than my previous life in corporate america.
Has anyone else had a similar experience?