Someone said that I make “having children sound like fun” - it’s true - I like being a mom, actually I love it. It’s the best job I’ve ever had, and it also the most demanding. Never have I had a boss like my two kids - it’s 24/7, non-stop - and it’s the most rewarding, that said - here’s the low down…
Conception - FUN
Being Pregnant - some parts of it are fun
The delivery part - not so much fun
Hearing your Baby’s first cry - breath taking
Naming rights - wonderful…
Late nights, early mornings, and not sleeping through the nights - not so much fun
Snuggling with the newborn baby - priceless
Knowing that you are responsible for the upbringing of this new baby - scary as hell.
The hugs, kisses and “I love yous”- FANTASTIC
The whining because they wouldn’t take their nap - not fun
Making snowmen and going sledding - FUN
Blowing bubbles on a spring day - FUN
Having water gun fights just because - FUN
Art Projects - messy - but FUN
Seeing your child finally achieve a hard to reach goal (monkey bars, scoring a goal, jumping off the boards) - Fantastic
Watching them grow and become their own little self - FUN
Listening to them - their conversations can be so comical - funny
and my favorite part of being a parent -
Getting to see the world through the eyes of a child - It’s Priceless…
Today is the last offical “Stay Home Mommy Day” as after our long weekend, I will be going back to work full-time. I’m kinda sad… I know we need the income, but I have really enjoyed staying home with my kids. I have worked full-time as long as I can remember - until October of last year. It was great getting to stay home with the kids and if we could afford it - I would…
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8:54 am
Going back to work and leaving the baby is a DRAG for sure. But that’s why they call it WORK! (problem is now you have EVEN more work when you get home)! GOOD LUCK! ~ jb///
9:02 am
I had to work, too, when The Daughter was little (I was single for most of those years). Nothing wrong with that.
But I think that’s part of the reason I so enjoy staying home now. We make it work financially and I can spend a lot more one-on-one time with The Granddaughter than I could with the Daughter.
9:33 am
I was never so fortunate either. The reality of todays economy I think.
Having the OH home when the girls were preschool was great for the girls though. I guess all said and done, it works out some how *S*
9:54 am
Sad that you have to leave a job that you so love. All I can say is the beauty of having nieces and nephew and no kids is that most of your list is just plain fun for me since I don’t really have to worry about the tough stuff LOL. Good luck going back to work!!
9:56 am
I couldn’t have said it better myself!
10:30 am
lz blogger - I’ve left them each already once - when Pan was 8 weeks and Tink was 12 weeks. and I do work part-time now…but you are right - they call it work for a reason.
Jodes - I will enjoy what I do, and the kids do LOVE their daycare so it’s a good thing - they learn a lot there…
blogarita - If we hadn’t made some choices before I lost my job we could have made it work, but since we signed on the dotted line… I had to go back - but I’ve enjoyed my time.
Mal - reality really sucks sometimes…
Sue - my sis says the same thing…
Cheeky - thanks!
10:48 am
Awwwwwwwwwwwwww, that was just sad…and happy…all at once.
I know it’s a tough thing to do but you’ve got some great memories to get you through the rough mornings at work.
12:31 pm
Work sucks
Kids are awesome! I wish I could be a SAHD, but that just wouldn’t happen.
You’re awesome!
1:11 pm
I agree with all points!!!
1:23 pm
What a great post/list…couln’t have said it better!!
Sorry you have to go back to full time.
2:18 pm
TKW - you’ve got that right!
Lars - I know many Dads that feel the same way - and some that would rather not - it’s always a bonus to “know” someone who likes their kids.
Jennifer - thank you!
EA - I’m sorry and at the same time I’m not - we haven’t been able to do many things because I’m not working full-time, so that fulltime check is going to be awesome - but at the same time - let’s just say it’s like a catch 22… it is how it is, and how do you say it - it’s time to put my big girl panties on and deal with it… or something like that.
2:36 pm
Girl, you left off:
Diaper rash–not fun
Thunderstorms and lightning–not fun
PB&J sandwiches thrown at the wall–not fun
Art lessons (on the white walls)–not fun
I could go on and on…but yes, you do make it sound like fun. Thank you for reminding me.
4:12 pm
Pro-D -
Diaper Rash only lasts a few days - get magic butt cream from the Doctor - works like magic.
Thunderstorms - are fun- it’s just the angels bowling, and the lightening is just pictures being taken…
PB&J on the wall - my kids never threw food at the wall or each other - have no experience there….
Art Lessons on the wall - is still art - and maybe it was time to repaint anyway….
it is FUN… just look at it through different eyes, and remember they are only young once, enjoy them…
That said - I just got done shampooing the carpet in the basement,because Tink made me drop a full cup of dt. coke…did I yell - yes, but by the end of it - we were both playing in the suds…
7:01 pm
It sounds like a bold adventure!
8:21 pm
isnt that all the truth…that was great;)
8:21 pm
isnt that all the truth…that was great;)
8:33 pm
I would have to agree with all the above. I am very blessed to be able to stay at home with my kids. These days though, I am about ready to pull my hair out, or rip a kid’s head off. lol Terrible twos, teething, and summer break all jumbled into one summer!! Yahhh!! (lol that was sarcastic incase you didn’t know!! lol)
8:56 pm
i completely know where you’re coming from on this one. i returned back to work 3 wks ago and i miss them too! its a torn feeling- damned if you do, damned if you don’t. its great that you had that time to cherish with them though. things will work out, i’m sure. you are a great momma!
9:23 pm
What a great list! You are so right…all of it! So priceless snuggling w/ a newborn and getting to see the world thru their eyes. I love being a momma too!!!
9:52 pm
cute post!
10:31 pm
Um, there is nothing fun about child birth. Eck.
11:06 pm
Mr. Fab - Bold Adventure - or insane not sure which it is yet…will let you know in 20 years.
Bossy - it is…I am truly blessed.
Choppz - I totally understand - we didn’t have terrible twos the but the terrible threes have struck - big and bad.
Vani - I knew you would.
Beth - and you can tell Gracie is loved…she’s such a cutie!
Me - thanks
Tammy - nope there is not.
11:31 pm
You forgot one.
When they grow up and move out on their own- quiet and relaxing.
6:41 am
BF- ah…. quiet and relaxing…you mean that actually happens, they will eventually move out? that seems like forever…
11:51 am
good perspective on the kiddo thing. Best wishes at work and I hope you enjoy your vacation!!!
3:17 pm
Oh Fantastagirl? I just love your family. Y’all have a great 4th!