It is the funnest thing in the world.
And I will tell you why:
1.I am the co-CEO of my life and house.
2.I get to pretend I am different kind of animals to entertain Smith.
3.I can eat chips and cheese whenever I want.
4.I can read any kind of book, wether it be a pop-up book, or The Odyssey(my current fav)
5.I can shower at 10:00am and walk around my house with my hair wet for hours, and I don't feel pressure from co-workers to look like a million bucks.....but sometimes Smith will give me a look like, "mom, you look like a homeless woman with wet hair, I think you should get changed." When I see that look, I change immediately and probably put mascara on for fun.
6.I can create things, write books, draw pictures, refurbish D.I. items, read peoples blogs, read scriptures, cook, make elaborate grocery lists (ridiculously detailed), read cook books cover to cover, attempt to sew and work out.
7.Love Smith and watch him grow. See what he sees and learn what he learns.
8.Knowing that Bryce wants me home more than anywhere or any work place in the world.
9.Feeling like a domestic goddess
10.And learning that Enough is all you need.
These are just some of the fun reasons why I love being a stay at home mom. I seriously couldn't imagine a better place for me. Some day I want to start my career when my youngens are not so young. But not today. Today I am going to roll on the floor and make silly faces to my sweet little boy. Today, I am going to be a mom and wife. It's going to be a good day.
This is all nuts to me. Thought I would like it, but I need more, so much more. But great for you and other moms like you.
ReplyDeletei love everything about this. i would love it more if you were my neighbor.
ReplyDeleteOh Beth- I love this post- I love you! You are my neighbor- we are pathetic, I haven't seen you since Thanksgiving ish time and we live a couple of blocks from each other- lets play and cook tomorrow- lets play and cook everyday! xoxo miss you!
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