For those that think Stay at home moms are lazy I have come up with a list

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of jobs that SAHM's do every day. In no way is this a comprehansive list, as every day new challanges come up. But I think it is a good example of what we do on a daily basis. And SAHM's if I have left anything out please feel free to add anything I have forgotten. I have tried to remember everything, sometimes things slip through the cracks lol. Alarm clock- Who else will make sure everyone gets up on time? Butler- We have to make sure everyone is dressed apporpriatly. We have to stay on top of these things, after all we don't want one of the kids thinking that today she will wear her tutu and pj pants to school cause it is a cute new fashion statement. Seamstress- Enevtiably one of the kids will tear off a button to one of their favorite shirts, and Lord knows how quickly that can ruin a day. Hunter- Do you know how hard it can be to find a matching sock when they "suspers" or when the dryer monster ate it? Not to mention the under the bed monsters that come out only at night and only mom the monster hunter can get rid of it. Fry cook- In the morning you have to be quick to get breakfast out to the table, other wise they will prolly eat the table. It's a lot cheaper and easier on the funiture just to get breakfast out quick. Refferree- If you have more than one child, you know the she's looking at me fight. It's got to be one of the most fusterating fights, becasue noone ever really wins this one. Judge, jury, Proscuting attorney- these you have to kinda lump together. After all when you have 3 kids and someone knocks over the lamp, it up to you to decide whos guilty, present your case and charge them with their sentance. Crime scene Investigator- See above. It goes right along with that, after all you are the one that has to look at the evidance, take fingerprints, pictures etc. Detective- The kids are going to lie at some point. To get to the bottom of it you have to be able to sniff out the truth. Talk to witnesses, examine evidance, and track down the perpitrator. It most cases it turns out to be one of the kids gave the dog the other kids shoe for a chew toy. Deli- Everyone has to eat lunch. So you take orders, get everything assembled and put in lunch boxes. Then you give them the lunch boxes only to watch for 5 mins while they trade stuff becasue his sisters sandwich looks better than his. Chauffer- Finally you get everyone in the car, and get them off to school. kisses and hugs all around, then the real job begins. Dietian- Going into the grocery store, and deciding whats best to feed the family, keeping in mind everyones likes/dislikes, dietary requirements, dietary ristrictions, so you can make one meal at the end of the day that everyone will enjoy, plus keeping to a budget, thats a job in and of itself. Maid- The bulk of any SAHM's job. Cleaning the house completely, even knowing that as soon as the kids walk in you have to do it all over again. Scrubbing bathtubs, toilets, sinks, mopping floors, doing laundry, etc. Business owner- A lot of SAHM's also work from home. So in between loads of laundry and waiting for the floor to dry we also have the work obgliations as well. Can't call in sick, can't get someone else to do the work, it's all on you. Porter/Bellhop- you know after picking up the kids from school someone has to get the backpacks and stuff out of the car. And of course Mom is the one that is ultimatly responsible for it. Tutor- Homework time is always fun, answering 3 different questions about 3 different subjects and grade levels, at the same time. It's enough some days top drive anyone to drink lol. Events coordinator- After homework time every one whats to go to 3 different places with 3 different people. Only a mom can keep the matrix of times, schedules, what the kids will be doing all straight, It's a complex formula. Unless you are a mom you will get lost. Don't try this at home. Chef- Dinner has to be cooked by someone, and it has to be out on time. Moms have the uncanny ability to time stuff in their head, they know exactly when to start dinner so it is always ready on time. Doctor- someone is going scrap their knee, cut themselves trying to sword fight with a stick, or hit their head thinking they are superman and can fly. When gravity takes over, and blood starts to flow, Moms are there to triage. Kid wrangler- I have no better name for this one. Making sure hands are washed and kids get to the table not looking like a train wreck is moms job. Zoo Keeper- Ever tried to coordinate 3 kids bath times? It is a zoo trying to get baths done, pj's on, wet towels picked up, and clothes to the laundry hamper. Story teller- Moms hop from room to room telling stories and getting everyone in bed. Accountant- The buck stops here, litterally. We budget the money, get bills paid, divy out allowence money, and save for that trip that we know that we can't take till the kids move out. In addition to all of these things we are also a wife, a theripst, party planner, tooth fairy, and santa clause. We do all of these things without getting paid for them, and we do it gladly. One day a year we are shown apperication for everything that we do.