WORKSTATION DIARY SERIES - From Sunrise to Sundown in the Life of a Busy Parent
By: Ulysses C. Ybiernas | May 18, 2010 4:36 PM
From Sunrise to Sundown in the Life of a Busy Parent
These days, I’ve been feeling a bit overwhelmed by lots of things to do. My house helper, who had been with me for about a year, just left. She eloped with her boyfriend. It seems like a decision made under pressure by her boyfriend. It wasn’t the best idea, but I suppose we all make choices we regret.
As a result, I’ve had to take on a lot more responsibility. This morning, I woke up early, washed the laundry, cleaned the house and then my car, and prepared our breakfast, and also lunch as well, for me and for my kids to take with them to school. I didn’t hire a temporary helper, though. I want my children to learn the value of responsibility and independence. This is a good opportunity for them to pitch in and understand the effort it takes to run a household.
I am able to write now at work, things were a bit quiet. There were hardly any customers. The bank would be closing anytime now. But I couldn’t take the discomfort in my stomach, it's bloated, likely there's too much gas in it. I also feel drained, physically, and maybe mentally too.
There’s a lot on my mind. For one, there’s the house project I’ll be working on, and I need the funds. Probably, I will avail of a housing loan from my bank to make it happen. I have to pressure myself to have it done before the year ends.
It’s now 4:41 p.m., according to my computer’s clock. Thank goodness it's quite unusual today, the day hasn’t been so stressful. In fact, I’ve had a moment to sit down and write in this handy notebook of mine, which has become my partner, a confidante, and a friend. There's no one else to talk to about my personal life.
But, honestly, even as I write, I’m struggling to focus. The commotion in my stomach keeps distracting me. I just want to be home. I’ve already ran through my cash box, and everything balances out now, which is a relief. However, my mind is asking me now on what to cook for dinner. I think of pancit canton is good. It's one of my favorites. I haven’t cooked something like it in a long time now.
Anyway, that’s all for now. Time to wrap things up and head home.
Bye!
It's not easy to put on two robes, it might be too heavy for me to carry. But I don't really care. What matters to me most is to be able to fulfill my duty as a single parent and to look amazing in the eyes of my children.
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