J.A.G. CO:
When I first thought about being a “working mom”, I have to be honest, I didn’t think I should qualify. My mom and I started JAG CO 12 weeks ago and there are some days I’m drowning in choosing clothing, calling vendors, scheduling photo shoots, and updating the website. Sometimes the TV babysits my two year old while I respond to ten emails and sometimes I have to do more work than I’d like when the girls aren’t sleeping.
When I graduated from college in May, I was 9 months pregnant praying I wouldn’t go into labor and praying my 21 month old was going to adjust to all the changes ahead. Thinking after finals week was over I’d be able to sit back and relax and have too much time on my hands, we decided to start the business. I find my balance in working hard. I was used to raising a child, taking 16 credit hours, while my husband worked 20 hours and took 19 credit hours. We were lucky enough to balance our schedules so Gracie never went to daycare. I knew I could start the business but I also knew it’d be hard.
I find my balance in putting most of my time into my girls. I make sure they are learning and loved! And as soon as they sleep I work; sometimes an hour sometimes three. I work out everyday, even if it’s only thirty minutes, I find this helps stress. I keep my spirit calm and growing with my religious studies, and sometimes I cry and let my husband tell me it’s okay.
I’ll tell you, there is nothing, I mean nothing better and more powerful than following your dreams. I’ve never been busier and honestly, I’ve never been happier. Whenever I see someone in our clothes I feel successful. I feel like I’ve done well. And of course there is always going to be the bad apple in the tree, sometimes even family, that wants to shatter your happiness. But it’s part of growing and I’ve learned a lot about people and myself through JAG CO. It’s definitely made me want to be kinder and more loving. That’s how I know I’m doing the right thing, because I want to be better.
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