Our decision for me not to return to work was an easy one, Mr Bombers job is unpredictable. However, I have struggled emotionally with the fact I will not be returning to work. There is somehow a feeling that a job/career gives you an identity, it's integrated into who you are. Asking someone what they do for a living is part of normal conversation. I'm not really sure what I will give as an answer to that question.
Before Bomber arrived I will confess to wondering what it was that Mums did at home, but now after Bomber, I know. Well, I don't know as I wake up and then before I know it, it's 5.30pm. I've managed to drink half a cup of tea that has been microwaved 5 times and I've eaten squished up discarded pieces of bread with cream cheese from a lovingly prepared platter of finger foods. Some days it can feel like a huge achievement to get two loads of washing in and if we are having a real good day I may just do the washing up. I know that I'm raising this amazing little human and it really doesn't matter if my day doesn't have a plan or I don't get the washing up done because he has become the most important thing in my life.
I have decided that this is not the end, it is just the start. The start of something new and exciting. Becoming a Mother is going to take my life in a completely different direction and I'm going to embrace it.
The next time someone asks me what I do for a living I will proudly tell them that I am a stay-at-home Mum.
Square Peg Mum
I think it's great that you have decided to be a stay at home mum. It doesn't mean you will lose your identity, it just means your identity will adapt to a new situation. I think being a mother is harder than any other job out there! #abitofeverything
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Yes, definitely. It is the start of a new journey and you know what, the journey will take you to another door and your identity will keep evolving. But for now, enjoy your new adventure as a SAHM! Thanks for sharing with #abitofeverything
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ReplyDeleteExcellent article. Very interesting to read. I really love to read such a nice article. Thanks! keep rocking. homeschooling
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