I have been a Stay-At-Home-Mom for 15 years. I teach psyc part time while the kids are in school, or mother's day out, etc. But, my main job is being at home with my kids.
I worked full-time last year and I have totally devleoped a new appreciation for working moms. They have quite a load to carry, having to work as well as take care of their family. But my heart still goes out to the Stay-at-home-moms because I was/am one.
Here are some of my thoughts: Some days you feel very lonely; some days you don't feel like you are accomplishing anything; some days you feel like you're not contributing anything to your household; some days you don't take a shower until 2:00p.m. Those days happen often. The reality is, however, that you have chosen one of the best jobs in the entire world that anyone could ever choose.
If your heart is to stay at home and raise your kids and play with them and be involved in their lives......this will have long-lasting effects. Not just on your kids, but on you as well. Think of the memories that you get to keep with you long after the kids have grown up.
They will think back on these days and remember you swinging them in the backyard, making grilled cheese sandwiches, playing with play-dough and playing hide -n- seek. They will remember you laying down with them while they took their nap, trips to the zoo and McDonald's play place. They probably don't even know you feel lonely, or unaccomplished, or stinky. They love you just the way you are. And they appreciate you even though you don't know it.
So working moms, you definitely have your challenges; Stay-at-home-moms....keep on doing what you do, because you're not alone, you are accomplishing great things and one day you will get to take that shower first thing in the morning! Hold on to these moments. Cherish them. You have chosen such an outstanding job. Take some moments and reflect in the beauty of your children. Love them, love yourself, and take heart knowing that you do make a difference!
Hi Angela!! Great post!
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