Not sure how I will do at this, I don't feel I'm that great a mommy but maybe we all feel this way? It would be ok with my oldest daughter took naps but she doesn't. She wakes up between 5:30-6am and fights naptime, even quiet time is a a fight lately, and fights bedtime starting at 7:30 till almost 9pm. Its tiring, I ADORE my girls but working gave me a break and adult conversation which I think made me a better mommy. It will be fun and good, this is what I really wanted anyway to be home for them (although money does help at bit, lol)
Both my husband and I lost our jobs, we knew it was coming in the summer but 10 weeks early was a tiny surprise. We have been preparing for awhile now with both of us having part-time jobs on the side and myself returning to school in 2 weeks. I guess this is the best I can do at the moment. And its a tiny kick in the butt to search for something different and out of the box right?
So good things:
I can run whenever I want by myself, with one daughter or both :)
Its springtime :)
I can experiment with cooking :)
Maybe I can scrapbook??? lol
I know for sure I'll need to keep out of the kitchen for those BLT's that creep up on me and stay active throughout the day as I was at work.
Its a new chapter in my life now, maybe a new book with a super happy ending :)
6 comments:
that's a good optimistic perspective to keep. I know A LOT of people feel this way and I think that life is just handing you some tough experiences right now. It sounds like you guys are prepared and that's what counts as we keep approaching each new day. Keep your chin up!
That's great that you are positive.
Everything happens for a reason.
It's a tough transition going from working to stay-at-home mom. When I made the decision 10 years ago(holy crap, where did the time go??), I cried every day for the first 3 weeks! It was wonderful to be home, but also very different. Getting involved with other moms/kids is really helpful, too. That way, if you're having a bit of a long/rough day, you can trade off playdates for a bit of a break.
Good luck with your new "position" and school!!!
Good luck with everything! It's going to be a lot of adjusting for all of you I'm sure but I bet you'll do great!!!
May the transition go joyfully for you ! I have been a stay at home, homeschooling mom of an Autistic son for 17 years now, and i think I can honestly say that you just find what works best for you with patience, humor and the willingness to think outside the box. It is not perfect at first ( nothing ever is)but somehow you will find your stride in time.
I think you are right - we all think that way. It is a crisis in confidence in being a mom. Take heart in knowing that you are a GREAT mom!!! Let me know if there is anything I can do -- I'm always up for adult conversation and know what you mean about the non-napper. Mel
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