Working from home
Today Mark worked from home and I think it was the first successful day we have ever had at it. Which is why he RARELY works from home.He took Josh to and from school, which was a big help. He got Matthew apple juice since we were out.
He stayed with the sleeping baby while I went to the Singing Time Christmas party with Matty and Caroline (who stayed home sick).
He ran errands with us at the end of the day (combining it into a FHE/Looking at Christmas lights experience.)
He also did a bunch of stuff for work.
Why it was successful:
I didn't try to sneak out and leave him with the kids.
I tried to be more hands-on. He's very hands-on. I will go about my business at home during the day and leave them to their own devices at times, but he rarely does that. If he's here, he's here.
I didn't feel like I took advantage of his being at home, which is apt to happen.
I was just more grateful for the help he gave me than worried about getting things done or running here and there.
Thanks Mark for a great day! I will try to be less taking and more giving when you try and work from home in the future.
posted by Kathryn @ 4:43 PM
4 Comments:
it takes a good amount of patience to strike a balance that works for everyone- nice
I was wondering where Sam was at singing time ....
I really enjoy working from home when I can. It is especially helpful that we have high-speed internet, and that I can access my network. I don't think I've ever been able to put in a full day's work from home, but I have been able to do at least half a day.
The only issue with it is work and home life run together more than I'd like.
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