Being a working mom is like trying to juggle flaming bowling pins while riding a unicycle on a tightrope.

It’s not easy, and you’re probably going to get burned.

First of all, there’s the morning rush. Trying to get yourself and your kids ready for the day is a challenge in itself, but then you have to factor in the possibility of a last-minute diaper blowout or a missing shoe.

Once you’re at work, it’s a constant battle to balance your job responsibilities with your parenting duties. You’re trying to focus on that important report while also wondering if your child remembered to bring their lunch to school. And let’s not forget the endless stream of meetings and conference calls that always seem to fall during your child’s soccer game or school play.

Then there’s the cycle of guilt. Guilt for not spending enough time with your kids, guilt for not being able to fully focus on your job, guilt for not keeping the house clean, guilt for ordering takeout for the third time this week.

But despite all the challenges, being a working mom also comes with its perks. You get to use words like “multitasking” and “efficiency” on your resume, and you always have a built-in excuse for being late (blame it on the kids!). And let’s be real, sometimes a day at the office feels like a vacation compared to a day at home with the little ones.

But despite the challenges, at least we are doing it in the right place!