Monday, February 2, 2009

Hard Work.....Big Rewards

Saturday night my husband and I went out and enjoyed a nice, quiet "mexican" dinner alone, "kid free"! The girls stayed with my mom and I have to admit it was nice for a change. It was nice to finally be able to have an adult conversation with no interruptions and actually eat my food while it was hot...lol. We used to try and do that at least every two weeks, but here lately it's beginning to happen only about every other month . So for anyone out there who has small kids, you know what it's like to need a "break" every now and again, especially us stay at home moms. To be able to go out and enjoy a meal without having to go to the bathroom four times, or without a drink spilling, or a fight between siblings....is nice. For the most part, I am a stay at home mom and have been for about 5 years now. I do get a little break now, 4 days a week to take classes, but I'm not really sure if that is considered a break...hummm. I am currently working on my RN degree which is very stressful with two small kids, that demand so much of me, but I am giving it my all, hoping it will pay off in the end. My days start at 6 a.m. and don't usually end until midnight or later. To say the least, I am tired...lol. I feel much older than what I actually am. I'm not sure that "daddies" ever get the full effects that us "mommies" do. In all reality, if it could hold a label or position, we have the most demanding jobs around. We should make well over the $100,000 mark...lol. Sometimes people tell me, "you are so lucky that you don't have to work and get to stay home with your kids". When I hear that, it just makes me cringe, because I do work, from dawn til dusk. I think sometimes people think us moms just sit around and watch the soaps all day in our pajamas, far from it! I know for a fact that I work harder than any job I have ever had in the past, and never quite get the recognition deserved. I don't think any mommie does. In my opinion, every mom needs a break for herself at least once a week. Weather that means a manicure/pedicure, a lunch date with a girlfriend, shopping for a new outfit, or just getting a trip to Wal-Mart....alone for a couple of hours. To all the moms out there....just realize we have a tough job that requires alot of time and energy. Lots of stressful days and sometimes maybe even some tears. Sometimes I get so stressed out by the end of the day, I just need 5 minutes alone to sort out my thoughts. Don't get me wrong, being a mom is the greatest thing I have ever done and will do. To get to watch my children blossom and grow is a true blessing and I thank God every day for them. But in the end, we all deserve a "mommie" break. I guess what I am trying to say is this...don't feel bad or think that you are a bad mother just because we get aggravated or stressed....it's all perfectly normal. We aren't robots, we are human, all of us. So in the end, don't try to be superwoman. If you get a chance to go out for some one on one adult time, take it and don't feel guilty. And by all means, enjoy each and every day with your children. Because once they grow up, you can never get those "little" years back again. But on the other hand, take a break for yourself also...it will only make you a better mom in the end.

4 comments:

  1. OMG I love this blog it is almost like I wrote it myself. I was a stay at home mom. and always felt like people did not view me as important as they viewed themselves. I used to get asked why I was ok with just being at home and I would say this is exactly what I want to do and I wouldnt want it any other way. My older boys are now in college and my baby is in the 4th grade and guess what I stay at home and watch other people's kids. And I still wouldnt want it any other way!! I agree with you that this is the most rewarding job I will ever have in my life. Its alot of hard work but I look back on it and I dont regret a thing. I would of hated missing out on raising my own kids. I do feel for those that arent lucky enough to be at home with their kids but I do think that alot of people need to look at the stay at home moms as a very important part of society too!!! In my opinion I think part of whats wrong with some of the youth today is the lack of family time, so dont knock me because I want to be here for my kids! And you are right we do need some "mommy " time once in awhile if I did anything over it would be that I never took time out for me. And that too is very important. Now I do bubble bath time lock myself in the bathroom and just soak peace and quiet..I LOVE IT!!!!

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  2. Keep it up, Dawn! Your writing is right on the mark!

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  3. amazing, you've climbed inside my head and written about my life!!!! lovely blog, really enjoyed this. xxx

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  4. Keep it up, Dawn! Your writing is right on the mark! Work from home India

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