My first week back working (outside of home) is going great. I am learning stuff quickly and my office is almost finished. Yes, they constructed me an office. Cool huh? I went today to pick out some office essentials, you know, stapler, pens, filing cabinets, shredder. All the goods. I also did payroll. I know, exciting, right?
In the past week, I can also tell you...I don't care where you work, how many hours you put in, or what you do for employment...the level of difficulty is so must less than being a full-time Mommy. I am sure my husband is shaking his head right now. Keep shaking it Matty. Also maybe some of you full time working moms may disagree. But, for the last six years (next month) I have been officially a stay at home Mommy (which I LOVE) but, I have felt less anxious in the last week than I have in a very long time. Maybe it is the fresh air and new environment. Maybe it's because the spider webs are blown off of my brain.
I would not trade for the world working for my beauties. However, it is nice to be appreciated. I know the beauties will some day, but they are too little to realize just how hard Mommy works. They know Daddy works long hours almost everyday of the week. They see and acknowledge that he works very hard. And he does. They see Mommy doing laundry and cooking. Cleaning and folding. Shopping and disciplining. Paying bills, budgeting expenses, making appointments, taking beauties to appointments, moving the grass and raking leaves. Along with all the other things a Mommy does. Hugging, kissing, loving, teaching, bathing, comforting, playing, feeding, caring for her babies. Again...things that I LOVE, and I wouldn't change it. That being said...I think Mommy's deserve a pay check to put in the bank every week. You know to show us the validation in our very skilled line of work. True, we do get paid in hugs, kisses and I love you, Mommy's, which. I LOVE. But I should be rolling in greenbacks in my opinion.
I had a point, and the point was, anyone who thinks it is easy, laid back and no stress to "work" at home being a Mommy (or Daddy) needs to send their spouse back to work and see for yourself just how difficult it really can be. Taking care of all the responsibilities, not just spending time with the kids, but the entire list of daily things to be accomplished. Then maybe we can get the appreciation we so deserve. Maybe.
3 comments:
That is why I went back to work a long time ago...it is the easy way out. Plus, Happy Momma, happy family! :)
staying at home is definitely not easy...maybe that is why i am so gung ho about starting my photography business? nah...it's because i passionately adore the art of it :)
thanks for the comment on my no sleep post. i think (fingers crossed!) might have found something that works for us. last night and today during naptime, i just sit outside their door with it open and don't really say much. lights are off and everyone seems to settle down much faster!
I can not tell you how many times I'd like for my husband and kids for that matter to realize what you just wrote.
There are so many days I feel unappreciated and taken advantage of -they will never know what it takes to get everything done around here. I would love to have an actual purpose feel like I am doing something but there is no way I could put 4 in daycare. Lord that would be almost another mortgage :)
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