A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away …
… Daddy Brain’s children thought he was a droid.
At least that what it seems like sometimes. Like most kids, mine are constantly demanding my attention – either to play, eat, bathe, or break up an argument about something that nobody will remember 20 minutes from now.
All in all, I love my role as a Work At Home Dad. But alas, I am not a droid. I can not recharge my battery in one hour like my iPhone. And I struggle with processing all the input that streams into my brain all day long. Working on growing my speaking career, caring for my boys, my wife and myself – not to mention actually mowing the lawn every once in a while is a constant struggle. And it’s exhausting.
I was speaking with a friend the other day and he told me that my quest for “balance” was impossible – especially if I’m constantly trying to have a balance between work, family and self on a daily basis. I think he’s right. Quite frankly, everything is cyclical – whether I want it to be or not. Sometimes the focus needs to be on work. Other times on play.
Above all, I need to recognize when my wife or kids need me. Although this is paramount over the former two things, it’s sometimes difficult because it involves being flexible. And being flexible means occasionally letting go of what I have planned. Finally, I need to make sure I take good care of myself so I can do all of these things well, and have a clear head to know where to direct my attention first.
Like my good friend, R2D2 the astromech droid, all I can do is my best.
May the force be with you.
And remember, you are not alone …
Daddy Brain 
Keeping all things balanced is very tough indeed. But now that I’ve started my own thing at home instead of wasting precious hours in a 9-5 job, everything has been better. Able to play with the girls, and even have more time to go to the salon and spa to pamper myself.
Could not have said it better my self. Completely agree with you.