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Juggling Work and Life

January 26, 2010 by Brooke Burke Leave a Comment

blog post photoI had the morning off today. A few hours which is better than my norm lately. Strangely, I was excited about putting my driving hat back on and schlepping the kids around town to their different schools.  That is so important to them, and I always try to make the most of those car trips.  I’ll admit that sometimes I dread it, but as soon as things are taken away from you, you start to miss them.  What a crazy common life concept.  

I am juggling family and work every day, staying super organized, and making up for lost time with extra hugs and kisses. This morning I let my older kids know how proud I am of them for holding down the fort and being responsible. I will begin having my little ones visit me on set, so they can get a little mommy time in during the day.  I have been able to make it home each night for bedtime, but it just doesn’t feel like enough.

During DWTS Chloris Leachman, who may be grossly misunderstood, told me that a day can feel like eternity for a child.  She encouraged me to have my children on set with me as much as possible so they can at least see me and feel close.  I have always done that, but it confirmed my belief that we belong together as much as possible. I admire the strength that many working women have, ones who are able to do it all, raise a family, and even travel away from home.  I, on the other hand, feel like a big baby, and I just can’t go too long without my family close.  I suppose it is a choice, and that’s not to say that mine is any better than anyone else’s.  I am so grateful that I can organize my schedule so, because it sure pulls at my heart strings to be too busy to enjoy the things I used to take for granted.  

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Just a few more weeks of this craziness, then I will take a breather again.  When it rains, it pours for me. Work breeds work and I am certainly not complaining.

I loved today because I was able to work with children.  We shot the cover of a new fitness game I am working on with Jump Start.  It’s a fun project for the whole family, so I was able to involve my children – it was a blast.  Rain and Shaya came to the set to watch too. Here’s a pic of my daughter watching me do stand ups on the green screen, she is a future director!


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Here a shot of Rain playing in the make-up chair, thinking she is the STAR!

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About Brooke Burke

Brooke Burke is a TV host, podcaster, author, entrepreneur, and one of social media's most followed moms. She is a champion, a cancer survivor, a philanthropist, a foodie, and a passionate wellness guru. Inspired by her dedication to educate women about the importance of physical and mental health, Brooke created her signature "Booty Burn" work out which she teaches in Malibu. Brooke is the CEO and creator of Brooke Burke Body, the fitness lifestyle app for anybody, anytime, anywhere.

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