Well, yesterday was my first week-day off work in quite some time (holidays excluded). Anyone that says being a stay at home Mom is an easy job, obviously hasn't done it. I knew my day was full so before I got going I made a list of all the things I needed to do. In all, I had numerous places to go, a dozen people to call, housework to be done, shopping to do, doctors visits, physical therapy appointments, ect, ect, ect. As I crossed things off, others got added as I remembered them. At the end of the day, I had managed to get almost everything done, however, I was exhausted and ready to pull my hair out if I had to hear one more argument from a 5 year old. Getting those two in and out of the car (while disturbing their movie) was a fight at every stop. I have to say that going to work is much easier, at least for me.
Although... going to work for me means dealing with the boys there too. I converted my office into half a play room when Samuel came home 3 years ago. They stay busy watching TV, riding scooters and playing out back. Things get hectic sometimes and I have to excuse myself from a customer to break up the latest argument. So I am taking my hat off to all stay at home mother's today. It IS the hardest job out there!
On another note....from the cutest things my kids say file, here is a conversations that Samuel and I had this morning on our way to pre-school.
Samuel: (with the up most seriousness he could muster) "Mom, I really want to get a girlfriend. How do I get one?" (like we could just stop at the store and pick one up)
Me: "Well, Samuel... you don't get a girlfriend, you ask a girl that you like to be your girlfriend."
Samuel: "Can I get one from Russia?"
Me: "Maybe when your older, but not now. A girlfriend is someone like Chelsea is to your brother, Joshua. They go to the movies together, hang out, and hold hands."
Samuel: "Well, I really like Claire in my class. She is pretty!"
So later when I picked the boys up from school, Samuel says to me, "I didn't ask Claire to be my girlfriend today, I will ask her on Monday."
In telling Tommy this story, after laughing his only comment was, "It's good news that he doesn't want a boyfriend."
I would love to know how the young minds work. Where in the world do they think up this stuff. It's just priceless.....
Although... going to work for me means dealing with the boys there too. I converted my office into half a play room when Samuel came home 3 years ago. They stay busy watching TV, riding scooters and playing out back. Things get hectic sometimes and I have to excuse myself from a customer to break up the latest argument. So I am taking my hat off to all stay at home mother's today. It IS the hardest job out there!
On another note....from the cutest things my kids say file, here is a conversations that Samuel and I had this morning on our way to pre-school.
Samuel: (with the up most seriousness he could muster) "Mom, I really want to get a girlfriend. How do I get one?" (like we could just stop at the store and pick one up)
Me: "Well, Samuel... you don't get a girlfriend, you ask a girl that you like to be your girlfriend."
Samuel: "Can I get one from Russia?"
Me: "Maybe when your older, but not now. A girlfriend is someone like Chelsea is to your brother, Joshua. They go to the movies together, hang out, and hold hands."
Samuel: "Well, I really like Claire in my class. She is pretty!"
So later when I picked the boys up from school, Samuel says to me, "I didn't ask Claire to be my girlfriend today, I will ask her on Monday."
In telling Tommy this story, after laughing his only comment was, "It's good news that he doesn't want a boyfriend."
I would love to know how the young minds work. Where in the world do they think up this stuff. It's just priceless.....
That is so cute... I wish picking out a girlfriend or boyfriend were that easy -- at least it would mean less heartache for the parents who have to live through all of the drama :) And yeah, I agree.. stay at home mom jobs are hard, but how about mothers of 4 who operate and manage their own business -- your like SUPERMOM!!
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