Last week my son and I had an opportunity to work together on a pro bono website project. As we were wrapping up on Thursday afternoon, it really hit me that this was a full circle moment.

When I was a young mom, my first forte into technology was a small computer shop in Batavia, New York. The perk of this job was that I could bring my son’s pack-n-play and be beside me. This was so beneficial for me as I didn’t want or necessarily have the money to put him in any type of daycare and, quite frankly, I also didn’t have the resources to go to college at that time. <<side note kids: trades are such a needed asset in our world still today!!>>

At that little job I learned how to assemble computers, financial software applications and the fun of working with clients. The excitement of a sale was truly exhilarating — at this point in time, a 50MB hard drive was $500 and I distinctly remember the thrill of that first order we had for one.

That job leant me experience and mom’ing all at one time. So, last week, as we worked on the website project, I truly flashed to these first few years of my son’s life and the crazy times that we had. And, here we were, working on a technology project 30 years later. Together. I loved this moment …happy and terrified of how quickly those years went but elated that we had this moment together.

As mom’s we often are torn between the commitment of being a mom and those of getting ahead in our careers. These are difficult times and I know how overwhelming it feels. I know what it feels like to be torn between doing what is needed for your career and what you need to do for your children. If you are ever at a crossroads as to how to maneuver both …I am no expert, but I have been there and am here for you. I feel very fortunate to have had that first job in the industry at a place that also supported my desire and need to be a mom.

Love ya, buddy!!! Thank you for still being right by my side!!