Which of course led to the obligatory question, “what are you doing these days?”
I said, “I was working 2 days a week and then spending the rest of my time with Jack.”
So many times in the past when I would say I was a SAHM, I felt like it was something to be embarrassed by.
Like it made me lazy. Could I not balance work and a family?
Or that it made me look week. Was I too sad to leave my little boy at home?
The answer to both these questions was no. I could balance work and family if I wanted. And sure it was sad when I did go back for those few week, but if necessary I could do it. The truth is a I choose to be home. It’s where I want to be.
I didn’t feel the urge to sugar coat it. To go on and on about how great it is. To prove to them that I was thrilled to be home.
Because all that babbling was only for me, to convince myself that I was happy with my choice. But now almost a year after I made the decision, am I truly happy with it.
Sure I loved being home but the first few months were a huge adjustment. I remember days where I felt so overwhelmed that I would do anything to get out of the house. Days when Jack wouldn’t nap and nothing seemed to please him. Days of driving around running errands just for the sake of getting out of the house. I spent $150 at Old Navy one day because I had to get out and they were having a sale.
Now that Jack is a year old I feel like I’ve adjusted to this mommy gig and I’m not all that bad at it, in fact I think I enjoy it.
And when something is good there is no need to sugar coat it.
Love this. When you don't have to defend to embellish- you know you are doing the right thing!
Thank you!
Great attitude there! I'm so with you when it's good there's no sugar needed 🙂
Thank you!
Amen, Sister.
I'd love to be home! :)))
Thank you for stopping by! Being home is wonderful and I'm very lucky to be able to do it.
Well said. Being a SAHM is the absolute hardest most tiring make you want to pull your hair out gig. I loved and love it still. I haven't missed a thing and have only myself to blame for their sometimes naughty behavior.
I should be the one feeling guilty as all my kids are in school. I love it, but I do feel I should contribute, if only I had any skills.
And all moms need to get out of the house. I never stayed at home with the little ones. I visited every park in every city I ever lived in.
You are so right being a SAHM is the hardest, most tiring, but it's also the most rewarding don't you think ?
Well done! It seems as if you are exactly where you should be and how good and satisfying is that?
It is very satisfying. Thanks for stopping by!
Good for you. We should never have to defend our choices for our family!
You are so right, I am always trying to suppress the urge to defend my choices.
The first year is so hard. And it seems when they turn one, things get much, much easier. So glad you are feeling this way about your decision and I like how you phrased it.
You are so right, I feel like we've definitely turned a corner now that he is one. Thanks for stopping by.