The funny thing about being a working mom is that no matter what you do, the work is never done. If it’s not an errand I forgot to take care of last week, it’s a thank you note for a baby gift received months ago. If I’ve turned in a monster project that’s haunted me for the last month, another deadline looms around the corner (like, tomorrow). If I’ve helped Eva learn to drink from a sippy cup, I’ll stumble onto the annoying realization that I’m late with moving her onto more solids and fewer purees.When I left my job to pursue the unpredictable path of a freelance writer, I never set out to be the most ambitious or most inspired. I planned on working my tail off when focusing on my assignments, but chasing after career-making freelance projects wasn’t the goal. I just wanted to keep my toe dipped into the work pool as I dove headfirst into becoming a mommy. Continue Reading »