After having children I realized that education is significant in order to succeed. Working takes a lot of time away from my family. Adding school to my schedule makes it difficult to spend quality time with my children. The problem I have with balancing school, work, and family is being an excellent student, an outstanding employee, and a caring mother all in the same day.

As well as being an excellent student, and an outstanding employee my greatest role is being a caring mother, therefore, providing a schedule for my children is a necessity. Not having a schedule will cause frustration. When I am working or in school I am concerned about my children. At the end of the day I am eager to pick my children up from their schools. Hugs and kisses are required when we greet one another. Every child needs affection to know that they are loved and cared for. Afterwards we proceed home to prepare for dinner, baths and bedtime. I am fortunate to spend quality time with my children every night.

The trouble I have with being an excellent student while juggling a job and a family is finding the time to study. I cannot ignore my family. It is my responsibility, as a parent; to see to my families needs first, for this leads to homework and studies last. Staying awake after hours may contribute to arriving to class late. I quickly gather my thoughts after arriving to class, and take a deep breath to adjust from the commotion of the morning. As class begins, I am ready to comprehend the