tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35768609.post5325040268945818697..comments2023-09-22T01:47:43.806-07:00Comments on Fruits of my Loin...: Employed.Own Selfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15083649453296709960noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35768609.post-37581669872674593122013-08-13T10:25:48.634-07:002013-08-13T10:25:48.634-07:00I suppose I'm mostly afraid of the change in r...I suppose I'm mostly afraid of the change in routine. I've been a stay at home mom/wife for more than 8 years and I've definitely gotten comfortable. I guess I'm kind of afraid of shaking things up and not having the same routine every day. I've lost myself in my roles as mom and wife. Perhaps I do need something where I can be myself even if it's just for a couple of hours a week. Plus I'm sure my husband would like some uninterrupted time with our girls! He doesn't get much time alone with them (or me for that matter) because he works shift work. Thanks for getting me thinking and making me realize that I can still be myself and a functioning adult as well as being a mom and wife.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35768609.post-52429137227583817712013-08-13T09:16:02.280-07:002013-08-13T09:16:02.280-07:00Anonymous, I'm curious. What is it about chang...Anonymous, I'm curious. What is it about change that you fear? I understand feeling comfortable in staying home and that I don't HAVE to be anywhere or do anything if I don't want to. This is definitely a commitment. But it is worth the few hours I am away one day a week to remind myself I am more than a mother. I am smart. I am capable of getting dressed and presenting myself in a manner to which I can speak intelligently to other adults. I have lost myself in my children, and that's okay. But I also think it's more than okay to show my kids that Mom can do more than change diapers, feed, and bathe them. That Mom is a person too, with thoughts and ideas of her own. And I am leaving them in the most capable and loving hands... Daddy deserves some one on one time with them as well. :)Own Selfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083649453296709960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35768609.post-68699721353634824272013-08-13T09:10:59.627-07:002013-08-13T09:10:59.627-07:00Glory Laine, you have no idea how much we miss you...Glory Laine, you have no idea how much we miss you and your family! Christmas can't come soon enough.Own Selfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083649453296709960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35768609.post-53621573172799909842013-08-13T09:10:34.024-07:002013-08-13T09:10:34.024-07:00Thanks ADC, your words are wise and comforting.
Thanks ADC, your words are wise and comforting. <br />Own Selfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083649453296709960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35768609.post-45087566490678212502013-08-13T08:26:55.464-07:002013-08-13T08:26:55.464-07:00Thank you for daring to think and go outside the S...Thank you for daring to think and go outside the SAHM comfort zone. While I only have two babies (7 and 3) I couldn't imagine leaving them at home for even a couple of hours while I did something like get a job mostly because I fear the change. There are rare occasions that I can go grocery shopping or something of the like by myself and I feel guilty that I don't have a kid in tow. Maybe one of these days (when my youngest little is in school full time) I'll do something outside the house but until then I'll live vicariously through you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35768609.post-38470078863380172092013-08-12T09:23:15.216-07:002013-08-12T09:23:15.216-07:00Perfect! Miss you, Love you! Perfect! Miss you, Love you! Glory Lainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038466494575543984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35768609.post-59532428336062769802013-08-12T09:04:42.586-07:002013-08-12T09:04:42.586-07:00I know you know this but...you are already a contr...I know you know this but...you are already a contributing member to society as a SAHM. You don't have to have a "job" to do that.<br /><br />Signed,<br />Your work-from-home-mom-friend-with-a-nannyADCnoreply@blogger.com