I try not to complain about the challenges of working full-time while being a mom. I mean, there's really nothing to be accomplished by complaining. It's not exactly a choice, but it is where I'm at and there's no changing it at this time. All complaining does is create drama. Honestly, it seems that complaining just riles up those who stay at home. Both sides of the fence seem to get defensive when either side whines, as if we all forget that everybody has days that suck and that neither side has it worse. Just different.
But.
There is one thing that drives me absolutely bonkers. BONKERS.
WHY THE FRACK IS IT SO HARD TO FIND ACTIVITIES FOR MY KID?
If you don't work, you probably haven't noticed it. But, if you do work? You know EXACTLY what I'm talking about.
Karate classes. Alexis wants them. Alexis can't have them because every single place that is even slightly convenient for us runs 4-year old classes weekday mornings. I can just picture telling my boss that I can't be at a meeting because I have to run Alexis to karate class, but I'll be right back, so don't worry!
Swimming lessons. Alexis has been asking for swimming lessons for over a year. Alexis has not gone to swimming lessons because Momma can't get her to swimming lessons at 10:00 am on a Monday or Tuesday. But, hey, Random Swimming Lesson Provider, thanks so much for offering TWO WHOLE choices for preschoolers!
Dance classes. We had one choice in the matter that didn't involve me basically quitting my job--Saturday afternoons. I HATE having the class on Saturday afternoon because it means our day is completely screwed. Normally we like to do some sort of family activity on Saturdays. With dance class at 1:00, we won't be able to do that for the next several months. We'll deal with it, but I would still much rather take Alexis to class at, say, 5:00 on a weekday.
I know that all sounds petty because OH, NO!, my poor kid can't do something extra at a crazy early age! But, it's just the beginning. I know very well that once she starts school, there will be times that I will have to take time off of work because of concerts and shows and events that will be scheduled during working hours. Everyone I know deals with having to use vacation days to attend morning school events, so there is no doubt it is my future.
It just kinda sucks when you have a limited number of days off in a year. I'd much rather spend them at Disney World with her than in a school gymnasium watching her.
