No More 9 to 5!!

I must admit that working nights and weekends were never something I envisioned myself doing. It's not that I'm not a hard worker, but I was really more of the 9 to 5 type of girl. This thought just occurred to me as I wrap up another round of articles at almost 9:30pm as my dear husband watches his favorite tv show. You would think that this might get to me after awhile, right? No way! If this is the very small price I must pay to be home with my darling little girl, then I'm absolutely fine with it.

When you're a mompreneur not only do you have to rely on your own instincts and business sense to get your new career off the ground, but sometimes you have to take a non-traditional route to getting things done. I've learned to make the most of naptime, get workouts in while my husband watches the baby, and work while the tv shows on. In all reality, working in my pajamas in front of the tv is not so bad. I told myself I would do anything to stay home with Faith and I feel lucky everyday to have found something that I'm relatively good at that allows me to bring in some extra income.

I still have a ways to go until I feel like an established freelance writer. I've been at this for less than a year and though I've learned many lessons the hard way, I'm quite pleased with some of the success I've had. Published pieces, repeat clients, and learning a whole lot about myself as a business woman (along with some extra income) have shown me that I can do this. My hope is that as time goes on and Faith gets bigger, I get better at the balancing act that mompreneurs face. I don't think I'm doing so bad, but I certainly have room for improvement. Who doesn't?!!
When I get to see Faith's adorable little face in the morning and then spend the day discovering what she will learn and teach me today, it is then I realize that working outside of the 9 to 5 is not only a small sacrifice but well worth it. I am so very lucky!