There are a few things and people that make the every day life of Chantay run smoothly
The thing that make my life a little bit easier would have to be my phone. I use my phone a a means of communication, an alarm clock, and instant access to my e-mail as well as the internet. I have my phone on me at all times. It has never completely died on me and is never powered off for extensive periods of time. My phone also serves as a family photo album, holding all memorable moments I have captured.
Next would be my daughter child-caregiver. My daughter attends an at-home care center where she socially interacts with other children in a nurturing setting. During this time I am able to attend to house duties, run errands, and focus on online school work. Also I am able to squeeze in a little me time. Childcare allows me to receive breather without neglecting my child.
Finally,my significant other is the backbone to this well oiled machine. He gives me that extra push I need when I jut don't feel like going anymore. He isn't afraid to assist in house duties and truly understands I can often have more on my plate than I can swallow.
These are the pieces of the puzzles that make Chantay look like a pretty picture. If I didn't have my phone I seriously doubt I would die, it's just more convenient but I could surely survive without it. I would surely have to get a house phone. I cannot be totally disconnected from the world especially in emergency situations, I would also rely on my desk top more without my phone. Without childcare I would not be able to tackle my daily to-do list such as cleaning and classroom assignments with a 10 month old crawling around. I have tried and failed!!! I value the service and time of my childcare. Juggling a full course of classes and a toddler is far from a circus act. I thought I could just work around her nap schedule but some days naps last shorter than others and it's easy to fall behind in class that way. If It wasn't for my guy I'm not sure if I would be where I'm at to day. Although, I am self driven he is definitely the gas. Without him not only would I be missing a part of me I would also become a single parent and that relief that he gives me with our daughter would no longer exist
I completely understand your phone being on you at all times. I have to at times during family time purposefully turn it off so I won't be distracted and want to read the email, answer the text, or check to see who is trying to get a hold of me. Do you ever experience this?
ReplyDeleteYes!!! My guy constantly gets on to me about being contacted to the cyber world and not the real world. I have times and days where I turn my phone silent to resist the cellular temptations
DeleteHi Chantay,
ReplyDeleteI totally forgot about the phone! You are correct, having a phone with you at all times is definitely a support that I know we all cherish. Also, having someone that you trust to keeep your child is the best support you can have. I know the feeling....
Hi Chantay,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you about the phone because I have my phone on me at all times. Without my phone I will be lost with it. That is a god time thing that you have somebody keep your baby.
Chantay,
ReplyDeleteI too discussed my phone in my blog this week! I had a really difficult time when I went on a cruise and could not use my phone to look up information whenever I wanted. My cousins and I wanted to text each other times to meet up certain places or to check and see where the others were and we could not do this due to the outrageous charges we might incur. I also like how you mentioned your daycare for your daughter. This reminded me of my mom and when she sent me to preschool so I could interact with children since I only hung out with adults. I actually ended up begging my mom to put me in daycare since the daycare kids got to each lunch at preschool and play outside twice and I only got to play outside once as a preschool kid. In the end she did put me in daycare and we were both happy since I got to play longer and my mom had additional time to run her errands or complete tasks at home.
My phone drives me nuts. I sometimes think it is the worst invention ever!! I know everyone thinks I am nuts, but sometimes I dont want to talk to anyone, and if you have a cell phone you are always available to everyone.
ReplyDeleteHaving your child in daycare is wonderful. Never feel quilty, you need time to achive your goals too!!
You look so happy in your picture!
Hi there,
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with two points from your post: first, the importance of the smart phone in our lives. I also cannot live without mine and use it's many functions daily. I thrive with it and freak out without it! :) Also, I agreed that with the support of our partners, we can pursue our daily responsibilities without feeling burdened. They are yoked with us in our responsibilities and thus help lessen the burden of our load. Thank you for sharing!