Operation back to work

Today is the culmination of operation back to work. This afternoon I have a meeting with my manager to discuss my proposal for flexible working and I’m scared! A few weeks ago I prepared a document detailing how I could squeeze my full-time job into a three day week. I’ve been trying to anticipate the questions I’ll be asked but I’m so out of practice that my mind wanders off on other topics, such as the food order I really need to place, birthday cards to post and Edward’s first birthday celebrations.

Since submitting my proposal I’ve got a sexy new mum hair cut, bought smart new trousers and have purchased a new Orla Kiely handbag.

Hopefully by the time I hop on the train to work I will be looking smart and confident, and ready to face a grilling. At the moment I feel like begging to go back full-time. A lively 11 month old boy is actually hard work and I would like some balance in my life. Hopefully I will be articulate and argue my case and the next step of my journey through motherhood will begin.