being a mom is a tough job
@princessjas_2007 (52)
Philippines
August 23, 2007 9:51am CST
I just gave birth to a healthy baby girl four months ago and I thought of staying at home to take care of my kids. Staying up late at night, doing the laundry, ironing the clothes, and other stuffs really made me surrender. Recently, I just got a teaching job and I hardly spend time with them. But when I think of all the hardships I am experiencing right now, it's because of them. Being a mom is also a tough job, especially when you are working but when I see my children smile, it soothes me. How about you? What have you sacrificed for your kids? I have sacrificed enough, but it's all worth it.
4 responses
@michaeldadona (5684)
• Malaysia
23 Aug 07
The most tough noble job in the world. And that is why I love my mommy very very very much for every beat of the clock and she always in my mind and her graciousness running with my blood in the blood veins. And will never apart ever and forever....
And thanking you very much for your lovely caring to your kids.....that is why anybody who took quarrels with their parent in their past time, will repent after they have their own children....the miracle world of mommy.
@princessjas_2007 (52)
• Philippines
23 Aug 07
You are correct. Now I understand why my mother was like that before, but too late now, I can't express my love for her anymore because she's gone.
@princessjas_2007 (52)
• Philippines
23 Aug 07
I know it is really difficult and I am trying very hard to give my kids quality time. Too bad, even if I get home early, I can't spend too much time with them because I'm busy. I hope I could do something about it.
@LadyDulce (830)
• United States
23 Aug 07
I had to go back to work less than a month after I had my son, though I hated leaving him. That was the hardest time of my life! Those early months can be hell, though when you smell that pretty little baby and he smiles up at you, you kinda forget. Even now, it just takes a smile and a Hi, Momma to make me melt. I had to let a lot of my cleaning go; it was either that or sleep, and I found out the hard way you can't let that go for too long without serious consequences. I have to wait a few years before I can go back to school, downgrade to a smaller living space, cut out "me time", start a regular schedule, not just get up and leave whenever; basically, chain myself to a 30 lb ball and chain, lol. But he's so much fun, I wouldn't trade it for the world.
Blessed Be
@tutor1235 (113)
• United States
27 Aug 07
I guess I don't feel like I sacrificed much for my kids-I pretty much always planned to stay home for the first few years, but as time wore on, we decided that that wasn't long enough. The compromise was working at home in varying amounts (now it's nearly full time, and youngest is nearly 15. Older two have gone off to college). I guess I feel that the kids actually opened the door to a career that I love and will probably keep doing as long as I want to work.
