My week as a SAHM

[wink6877]

My husband and I each work full time. My parents watch Kate & Maddy every other week, while we work. Well, they're currently vacationing in Europe, so I took a week of VACA, to be with the girls.  Our week went well. I tried to plan activities each day, so keep us busy. We ran errands, went to the park, did some Christmas shopping and visited the pumpkin patch. We really had a wonderful time.

I did come to realize however, that I have a new found respect for SAHM. I work full time - and love it. I guess I need that time away, to have an appreciation for my girls.  My time away makes me miss them, and I find we have more quality time together. I truly enjoyed our week together, but am ready to go back to work...does that sound bad?

[iammytwinsmom]

Oct. 27, 2008 at 12:05 AM

No it does not sound bad. There are lots of woman whom like to spend time with their children but really want to work outside the home. I however am opposite. I stay home with my girls full time and although I love my little bits of time away for me time or errands I can not wait to get back to them. I was just born to be home with them and wouldnt have it any other way. No matter if we work or stay home full time our time with our children is always precious because they grow up so fast.

[patsfan013]

Oct. 27, 2008 at 9:18 AM

I agree with iammytwinsmom.   It's not bad.  It really all depends on the person.  I had been a full-time worker for most of my life.  When I got pregnant with the twins, I ended up on bedrest - I was devastated!  What was I supposed to do with all this "free" time?  Then, when the boys came, my priorities became clear and my whole life changed.  I love being at home with my boys.  I don't miss working at all.  Being a SAHM is the hardest job I've ever had, but I am happier and less anxious than I was when I was working out of the home.  Don't get me wrong, I need my "me time," too.  And I get it b/c I have a wonderful husband who takes on the boys so I can go to the gym 3 nights a week. 

[isaakstiredmom]

Oct. 30, 2008 at 12:47 PM

It doesn't sound bad. Being a SAHM is a lot of work. It was pretty shocking after working full time my whole life. You just have to do whats best for you and your family. I'm going back to work part-time, but can't bring myself to leave my son more than that. But like you said, when I work I miss him and probably spend more quality time with him because I've missed him.

[maddiebear]

Nov. 16, 2008 at 3:00 AM

I know what you mean. I work full time and honestly I love it. But it is not a normal work week. I work 24 hour shifts at the firehouse and it adverages out to only 10 days a month, I have a lot of free time. I kinda have the best of both worlds. I get my time out and yet have lots of tiem for Maddi too. It doesnt sound bad because I feel the same way. To me it makes me enjoy my time with her even more. My hat does go off to all the SAHM. They deserve alot of praise!

[logansmomma2007]

Nov. 26, 2008 at 11:49 PM

I wrote a similar journal post today...how ironic.  We think alike!