I am usually such a busy body-school, work, mommy time, housework etc...but this past week I finished school early on Thursday (had the day off on Friday)and gave myself permission to just be a regular mom all weekend! Mark was working this weekend so Xander and I had a ton of alone time...usually this sentence would be finished with some comment about me being so relieved to take him to the sitter's this morning, but this time, I really enjoyed our time together. In fact, I think I could totally get used to this SAHM thing.
I did such a good job (if you don't mind me tooting my own horn) of balancing housework with spending some QT with Xander. I got all of our laundry done folded and put away, disinfected all the surfaces in the kitchen, cleaned the living room, xander's room and my dresser top!! all while burning several tarts-yum oh! (as rachel ray would say!) Xander and I built this wagon he got for Christmas from Mamma and Poppa. Once it was built, we put on some playclothes and took Mickey mouse and our cup of juice for a long walk around the neighborhood. It was still only like 45degrees, but it was beautiful outside. We ended our walk with a quick stop at the park. Xander has gotten so big over the winter, he doesn't even need me to climb on the play area with him, now I just have to wait at the bottom of the slide for him! He had a ball there and was so good when it was time to come home! Couldn't hurt that I bribed him with Dora noodles (chicken noodle soup in the shape of 'backpack' and 'stars' and of course 'tico the squirrel') he's obsessed with them and can eat a whole can in one sitting!!
So, in conclusion (yes, my rambling is almost over), I decided that I would be a pretty good SAHM. In fact, I think they totally have THE LIFE! Of course, housework is not the most glamorous and is very thankless, but spending so much QT with xander and bonding with him makes it really worth it and HEY, I got to stay in my comfy clothes ALL WEEKEND!! To top it off this morning when Xander was having a little melt down about putting shoes on, he actually laid his head on my shoulder and allowed me to comfort him-usually he pines for daddy in situations such as these (I felt like a million bucks!) You always hear all this stuff about how SAHM's need extra support and of course they don't get paid enough (I don't recall there being a salary) but I have decided that being a "working mom" is for the dogs! When you leave the home, the only thing you get out of is the good stuff (playing with the kids and doing everything according to YOUR schedule)-you still have to take care of the house when you get home, do the shopping on your lunch hour, fold your husband's u.n.d.e.r.w.e.a.r. , pack lunches, wash windows, ETC!! not to mention you have spent the whole day working (or studying/attending classes)
I think you'll agree with me, that being a mom (whether at home or at work) is the best job in the world, but believe me, my "wheels" are turning to devise a plan on how to get my arse out of the working world at home with my baby in my arms!! Any suggestions?
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- Lindsay
- I am a 29 year old mom to 3 great kids and wife the man of my dreams! I am a full-time pharmacist and although balancing both work and family can get tricky, I love EVERY minute of it!
3 comments:
I agree :) It can get lonely and tiresome- but I wouldn't want to be missing this time in my kiddos lives- all the good definitely outweighs the stressful times :)
cool wagon.
micah loves his... 'cept now he wants to pull sister in it and not ride in it.
It sounds like you would be a fabulous SAHM!! It is a difficult job, it is tiring. But that's just parenthood. Whether you work or stay home, parenthood is tiring. But I think we'd all agree that it's worth every second! I don't have any real tips on how to get that plan into action other than start cutting things out of your lifestyle that aren't necessary. You gotta learn to save a buck here or there. When you're used to double income, it's a challenge to rework it to be on a single income. But I think it's completely worth it (for me at least) because I would be so overwhelmed if I had to juggle a job and parenthood. I've always said "If I'm gonna invest 40 hours a week in something, it's gonna be something I adore. And there isn't any work I'd adore more than taking care of my kids." Again, this is just my situation. I don't fault any woman who enjoys working outside the home. I can understand that. I'm just not one of those women! = D
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