Once upon a time, I thought “work-life balance” was a real thing. You know, the idea that you can have a thriving career, well-behaved kids, a clean house, eight hours of sleep, and maybe—just maybe—some time for yourself. Cute, right?
Then I had a baby.
Spoiler alert: Balance is a scam. Instead, life becomes a chaotic juggling act where something is always on fire (sometimes literally, if you have a toddler). One minute, you’re leading a Zoom meeting like a boss. The next, you’re scrubbing mashed banana out of your hair and bribing a small human with snacks so you can answer an email.
Let’s be real: motherhood isn’t a job—it’s five full-time jobs wrapped in sleep deprivation and unsolicited parenting advice. And if you’re also trying to keep your career afloat? Welcome to the circus, my friend.
The Great Balancing Act (Or, More Like Controlled Chaos)
There’s this expectation that moms should “do it all.” But here’s a fun fact: the only people who actually believe that are people who… don’t have kids. Real moms know that balance isn’t about doing everything perfectly—it’s about strategically deciding what to half-ass today.
Some days, the work deadlines win. Other days, the diapers win. And sometimes, you just say “screw it” and let the laundry pile up while you eat cold pizza in peace. (No shame, just survival.)
From Birth to Toddlerhood: The Ultimate Survival Guide
When you first give birth, you think you’re prepared for the sleepless nights, the constant diaper changes, and the overwhelming love. What they don’t tell you? That’s just phase one. From newborn to infant to toddler, it’s a nonstop rollercoaster of tantrums, milestones, and the inevitable transition from holy crap, I’m surviving to holy crap, I’m trying to thrive.
And if you’re also navigating work, it’s like trying to juggle flaming torches while balancing on a tightrope. But somehow, you do it—and you do it with a sense of humor, because really, what other option do you have?
What This Blog Is About
I started Diapers, Deadlines, and Drama because I know I’m not the only mom navigating this beautiful, exhausting, completely ridiculous season of life. Whether you’re a working mom, a stay-at-home mom, or a “figuring-it-out-as-I-go” mom, this is a space for the real, unfiltered version of motherhood—the one that doesn’t fit into an Instagram highlight reel.
So if you’re here for raw honesty, chaotic stories, and a little dark humor to get through the day—welcome. Grab your coffee (or wine, no judgment), and let’s do this.
