tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433099358706957158.post3369768563771642051..comments2023-10-08T08:55:56.875-07:00Comments on I was a great mom....then I had kids: Happily? a SAHMTamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14147007326667019756noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433099358706957158.post-55712953692147592262010-09-10T20:06:36.746-07:002010-09-10T20:06:36.746-07:00I am now a WAHM and I never ever thought I would g...I am now a WAHM and I never ever thought I would give up my career. Just remind yourself that she will only be this little once and you will be there for everything she does. <br /><br />One of my friends little boys just took his first steps.....at daycare. You won't miss a thing. Unless you are lucky enough to get a shower. I am following you back and look forward to reading your blog.Belly Charmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14081014479371326650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433099358706957158.post-17709521394079902292010-09-08T14:30:18.233-07:002010-09-08T14:30:18.233-07:00No, you are not the only one. Every stay at home m...No, you are not the only one. Every stay at home mom deals with the exact same frustration. It's exhausting, and anyone who has done it knows that it really is the hardest (when you do it right, which you are) job. We've all worked, we are all smart and intelligent people capable of doing great things with our education (my old boss told me he had no doubt I would be a millionaire someday if I kept with my career). So it's hard not to feel dumbed down when you are answering the question, "what's that?" all day long and fighting eating and sleeping battles. I've heard the phrase, "I love my kids, but hate being a parent". I think any parent (especially the ones that stay at home) know exactly how that feels. The bottom line is, it's a hard job = that is sucks sometimes. And when all these brightside betsy's are out there talking about how much they LOVE being a SAHM, it makes us people living in reality feel ashamed of sometimes wishing WE could go away for 8 hours and interact with adults. Just remember, that NOBODY loves your kid and wants the best for them the way you and your husband do. Your job is so important in shaping the little miracle you created. And when your daughter is older, she will never wish that you were at work 40 hours a week instead of home with her (I know how grateful I am that my mom stayed home, which is why I never questioned whether I would be a SAHM). I don't judge others who want to work either, but I truly believe I am using my talents the best way I can. You are an awesome Mom, Tamara. Believe IT! Sorry for the book.Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00222312689658732557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433099358706957158.post-40245638759338650122010-08-31T11:10:25.727-07:002010-08-31T11:10:25.727-07:00I am also an unexpected SAHM. I always thought I w...I am also an unexpected SAHM. I always thought I would have my career & family after college. Six years later I stayed at home because my first son (and later my daughter) was diagnosed with a rare metabolic disorder. It just made since... though not necessarily cense... to stay home with them.<br /><br />I do love it and feel lucky to have such a big role in their lives. I do have to agree with the occasional question of purpose. Some days I really wonder what it is I am doing with my life. I just have to remind myself that I am a renaissance Mom. I cook, I bake, I cloth diaper, Oh, my!<br /><br />Cheers! Thanks for the great post.Andrea Krusehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14605909254317987384noreply@blogger.com