Never did I ever desire this.
As I sit here enjoying my first cup of coffee at nearly 2pm, I am reminded of how much I hate working at night time. I sip this delicious beverage, and remind myself (for the billionth time) that this is what is best for my family. If I didn't have a family, my preferred shift would be second shift. Mornings are stupid and I rather enjoy sleeping at night.
Who sleeps anyways?!?!
Current situation, I work first shift Sunday mornings, followed by two third shifts Monday and Tuesday. If I am really lucky (sarcasm) a random second shift gets thrown into the mix. Having four days off in a row is nice, but Wednesday never feels like a day off. By Wednesday I am sleep deprived and bitchy.
My brain absolutely will not let me sleep more than a solid five hours during the daytime (but the "norm" is around three hours).
We all Make Sacrifices for our Families
My kids are my entire world, and we all make sacrifices for our families. Working this shift, I can ready them for school, make them dinner and tuck them in every night. I can attend all the practices, games, ceremonies, appointments, and even volunteer in the school sometimes.
I may be sleep deprived, but this won't always be my reality.
I realize that I am blessed to be able to work, AND be actively involved parenting my children.
Whatever chaos life throws at me,
I am ready for it.....
right after a couple cups of coffee.
The schedule is weird, but it's amazing how many other people have weird schedules. Truck drivers, doctors, oil field workers, farmers, etc etc. It's a different struggle for each. It's great you see the benefits though, of being available for your kids, making dinner, etc.
Although first coffee at 2pm would be a deal breaker for me.
It is what "works" for now, it doesn't work well for me, but works grand for everyone else. I agree so many people work schedules that deviate from the "norm". When I worked 2nd I barely saw my family, I hated it. Kids need parents and they are expensive. Eventually, they wont need me as much anymore and it'll be 2nd shift all the way.
Gotta get dat cafeeeine lol,
Keep at it Krista, You are right. It seems worth it if you can see do that much and still get to see em a ton.
I always need caffeine :)
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