Balancing Act of Mothering and Accounting

As the winter break rolls in all chilly (and nonchilly some days), so does the challenge of juggling the dual roles of being a single mom and a dedicated accountant. The quiet that usually fills my work-from-home environment, when my 11-year-old son is off at school, will soon be replaced with the sounds of a LOUD clicking keyboard, the yelling & banter coming from he and his friends on Discord, and the constant search for snacks. While I adore the time with my son, this week presents a unique set of "outstanding items" in my personal and professional ledger.
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The world of accounting, with its deadlines and detail-oriented tasks, rarely aligns with the unpredictability of motherhood. It's a week where the transactions of my life seem to have some issues reconciling. Plans and work hours will shift and my multitasking skills will be put to the test. It's the time when I can plan for the unknown and expect the unexpected.

Despite the inevitable (or inEVANable, my son's name is Evan) chaos, this week also brings invaluable moments of connection and creativity. Between balancing the books in Quickbooks and spraying air fresher in my son's room (always stinky!), there's a beautiful mess of memories being made. It's a reminder that sometimes the best life lessons aren't found in perfect balance sheets, but in the imperfect, unplanned moments with my son.

So, to my fellow parents navigating similar challenges, let's embrace the outstanding items this winter break. Let's find joy in the juggle and remember that sometimes, the transactions that don't reconcile teach us the most about love, patience, and the beauty of the unexpected.

Here's to a week of unbalanced books and the balancing acts of memories.

Happy Winter Break!
#iexcel2reconcile

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