Workin' it Wednesday (on Monday)

This edition of Workin' it was postponed from earlier, and it falls on today's date.

I'm linking up with Shay and Erika to talk about how I balance work and home life. 

Right now I'm on maternity leave so work is on the back burner for now.  That being said, I still have a lot going on throughout the day.

It is rare that I am only doing one thing at a time and that helps me do the "extra" things I like to do. I like to read blogs and my social media, so I will do that while I'm nursing Q.  I like to read books, so I'll do that while I'm waiting in line or in the car for something.  I listen to podcasts while I'm walking to do errands. I work on my blogs while watching TV.  I like to cook and bake so I do those things with my kids as an activity - quality time and something yummy to eat, all in one.

I plan things, like trips and parties, out long in advance.  It helps me to get everything figured out so I only have to think about it once.  Thinking about something once also saves time.  I can spend a few minutes planning our meals for the week, and making a grocery list, and then I save time each day.  

I am constantly making lists. I have a running to do list on my phone and I'll add everything to it that I need to get done that day.  It helps to keep me on track so when I find myself with a spare minute I can refer to my list and get something else done. 

When I am working, I try to leave all of my work at the office.  When I get home, my phone usually stays in my bag until the kids go to bed.  I may answer some work emails at that time, but typically I wait until I get back to the office the next morning.  

My secret weapon in getting stuff done is this guy:

We take turns putting E to bed (although he has been doing it more often since Q came along), he picks up and drops off E at school a lot of time, he cleans up, makes meals, and keeps our finances and home renovations organized.    

Speaking of Dave, it is his birthday today!!  I see some tacos and ice cream cake in our future for tonight.  A few gifts and a Raptors basketball game tomorrow :) Happy Birthday to our favourite guy!