Field Day is the reason I walked away from the traditional "9 to 5." Well, not Field Day specifically, but for the opportunity to be a part of my boys' daylight hours. It was the best decision I've ever made and am incredibly grateful that I had that choice to make.
I've finally struck a balance . . . something that I know all of us working Moms have struggled with at some point. For me, it's not exactly a "balance," but more of a harmonious approach to work and life. I can continue to immerse myself in a cloud of creative while simultaneously packing lunches and painting Field Day shirts. I love that women are beginning to embrace the fact that the dual responsibilities of work and caretaker no longer have to be exclusive of one another.
Don't get me wrong. It doesn't mean that life is easy. Most days it's crazy. But it's my crazy and I love it.
I like how designer, writer, curator Ellen Lupton shares that her "big interest now is how design relates to everyday situations, from making your bed to raising your kids. Design is a form of thought and action, as well as an approach to creativity." (from Women of Design by Gomaz-Palacio and Vit, page 125)
