Motherhood, Deadlines, and Group Chats: My Balancing Act

Some days I feel like I’ve got this. Other days, I’m texting my mom group in all caps. Most days, it’s somewhere in between.

This Mother’s Day, I’m celebrating all the working moms — especially the ones who are still figuring it out, like me.

I’m a proud mom of two soccer-playing, strong-willed, big-hearted girls. I’m also a career woman in accounting, leading teams and building something I care about. But I’ll be honest — I haven’t nailed the balance.

I’m still learning how to manage my schedule.
Still learning how to delegate (even when I say I will).
Still learning how to forgive myself when I drop the ball — at home or at work.

But here’s what’s made all the difference:
My village.

The women in my life — friends, coworkers, aunties, sisters, fellow moms — are the ones who hold me up.
They keep me accountable.
They reassure me when I’m spiraling.
They remind me who I am when I forget.
And they cheer for me — even on days when I’m not clapping for myself.

Here’s what I’m learning (with their help):
• Be real about your schedule. I block off school drop-offs and soccer games. I let my team know when I’m unavailable. It’s not about oversharing — it’s about being honest and human.
• Set (some) boundaries. I’m trying to log off when I say I will. I still carry my laptop to soccer practice sometimes, but I’m getting better at pausing and being present — even just for 20 minutes of sideline snacks and goal replays.
• Let go of guilt. I used to beat myself up for not doing it all. Now I know: showing up imperfectly is still showing up. My girls don’t need a superwoman. They just need me — present, loving, and trying.
• Lean on your people. If you don’t have a village yet, build one. Text someone. Call the mom you met at pick-up. You’re not supposed to do this alone.

I want my daughters to see that leadership includes asking for help. That being a working mom is hard and beautiful. That showing up for your dreams and your family isn’t easy — but it’s worth it.

To every mom who’s running on coffee, group chats, and a lot of love:
You are not alone.
You are not failing.
You are an asset — to your family, your team, your future.

Happy Mother’s Day — to the women who make it all possible, and the village that makes it sustainable.

To all the working moms out there — how are you taking care of you right now? Who’s in your village? Tag the women who keep you grounded, and share one thing that’s helped you survive and thrive.

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