SAHM- Really!

A year and a half ago I couldn't have told you what "SAHM" (stay at home mom) meant; sad isn't it but my life was wrapped up in work. I loved my job, my work and the team of people I was blessed to be around. I'll be honest with you, I thought moms who stayed home with their kids were lazy. I have now been a stay at home mom for 1.5 years and I couldn't have been more wrong.

I have found a few things that I love about being home with my kids and I wanted to share in my post. I'm NOT here to tell anyone that being a SAHM is any better than a working mom. We are all moms who do the best for our kids and we should all support each other no matter what path we choose.

I am very proud to say that I stay home with my children. I thank God for my husband who supports me and my career as a Mom. I couldn't ask for a better man in my life and God has truly blessed me by putting him into my life.

I don't know that I would have learned some of the things I have in the last year and a half in my old job. I truly feel that right now I KNOW my family: I know how my husband's day was the minute he steps in the door, I know when Angelique needs quiet time to process life and her thoughts, I know that Xander has the sweetest heart of any kid I've ever met even though he plays tough guy, I know that Aiden loves to snuggle and read a book even though he says he doesn't, I know the food my kids like and dislike, their interest, their moods; and I love that I can be there for all of it. I honestly feel that it was only after me quiting my job that I truly began to know my kids and my husband.

Dinners have moved from boxed meals to homecooked, fresh meals, there are tons of things in the house I now have time to manage (laundry, sports, arts and crafts, chores). I never use to run errands with my kids. The thought of taking them to the grocery store terrified me. Now I actually enjoy taking my kids into the real world (well most days) b/c there are so many great teaching moments.

It is so hard to be a working mom, I've been there and I applaud all the moms who work hard at their jobs to come home to take care of their families. I never felt I was good at doing it all, so I'm thankful to be able to concentrate on one thing until my kids get into school. Yes I could sit here and lists the reason why being a SAHM is difficult at times but honestly....I can't remember :) :)

Thank you Alex for allowing me to be home with our children, trusting me to raise them in a Christian home and supporting me in all that I do. I love you! God is good and I'm so glad I stopped and opened my heart to His calling.