are you a proud stay home mom?
@tisyakawasaki728 (93)
Philippines
January 29, 2008 7:52pm CST
long before i got married my friends always says they will be stay home mom and just take care of the kids and the house.and im the only one who agree on working after the getting married stage because i dont want to see myself box in the four corners of home...that is not me.and now all my friends are working and earning for their family and me...stay home mom!
of course i had some regrets not pursuing my career esp meeting some old colleagues setting the tone like "youve wasted your talent" blah blah blah.i feel useless and really bored!but in the long run i realized i made myself of good use by being with my kids all in their formative years.they love me and hugs me a lot and sometimes tell me they are lucky because im always around.
how bout you,have any regrets of being a stay home mom?and what are the best thing about being a stay home mom?
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8 responses
@sacmom (14192)
• United States
30 Jan 08
Yes, I am a proud stay-at-home mom. The best thing about it is that I have gotten to watch my kids grow up. I would have hated to have gone back to work after I had either of my kids as there isn't enough time in the day to spend with them. I have no regrets with choosing this career over a paying one, other than I wish I got steady paychecks for it! :P LOL Other than that I wouldn't change a thing! :)
@sacmom (14192)
• United States
1 Feb 08
Thank you tisya! But don't think I always look like this. The picture was taken on one of my good days. ;) LOL
@tisyakawasaki728 (93)
• Philippines
1 Feb 08
i also wish a have a steady paycheck hahaha...wow you are really gorgeuos sacmom!
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@janebernal (274)
• Philippines
31 Jan 08
im proud of you for being a stay home mom seldom that you can find one this days..almost everyone is pursuing their career despite they are mom and wife or even a mom alone..Im not a stay home mom but to tell you honestly thats my dream that I would be a hands mom on to my only daughter in which she likes most..but since we have business and i travel a lot so i cant make it..You should be happy that being a stay home mom is already your career the way you brought up your kids is already your lifetime award..im happy for you..
@tisyakawasaki728 (93)
• Philippines
1 Feb 08
it took a lot of time to sink in the thought that im destined to be a stay home mom.but now i feel really lucky to have all the luxury of time to be home.i can attend all parents teacher meetings,school activities,have an afternoon nap with my kids,watch naruto and pokemon with them.they even love me more than their dad!hahaha.its really a choice....goodluck to you and thanks for the response.
@metrobelle (398)
• India
30 Jan 08
I don't have kids now, but I don't agree that working women cannot take care of their kids and husbands well.
One needs to be independent in many senses, be it economically or anything, to be able to create an environment suitable for proper growth of the child. And working, to some extent, helps in giving so. I'm not saying that sit at home moms cannot provide that.
@tisyakawasaki728 (93)
• Philippines
30 Jan 08
yes some working women extend themselves to take care of their children.my sister who is a nurse works 8hours a day or more but she cooks, she tutor her children and attend to her husbands needs.i dont either say that only stay at home moms can take care of their family.its really a choice you make,what makes you happy follow that path.and who knows after having children you follow the same path where we are(wink)..goodluck metrobelle and thank you for answering.
@quiltedblessings (1066)
• United States
30 Jan 08
I totally know what you mean about being the only one that is the stay at home. Truly the best part about being a stay at home mom (and I know this sounds cheesy) is being there whenever my kids need me. I don't have to ask my boss for permission, I'm just there. But hey, the pay sucks! LOL
@tisyakawasaki728 (93)
• Philippines
30 Jan 08
you're right the pay sucks hahaha..im tending my irrevocable resignation but my boss says it is stated in the contract i signed in my wedding day that..i cant resign,i cant asked for increase,no emergency leave,i will work 24hours a day thruout our marriage lolz
@coolboy9919603532 (31)
• India
30 Jan 08
oh.......ya i proudof my stay home mom becouse my mom love me very mutch.
@tisyakawasaki728 (93)
• Philippines
1 Feb 08
ohhh thats sweet,,its a song to our hearts and balm to our callous hands.your mom is lucky to have an appreciative son like you..god bless you more!
@kymommy72 (588)
• United States
30 Jan 08
I am very proud of being a stay at home mom. I didn't have big career or anything, so maybe thats why it's easier for me to not have too many regrets. Sometimes I do miss getting dressed up everyday and interacting with other adults, and we sure do miss the extra income, but in the long run I know this was the right thing to do. I know my kids are getting the best care all day long and I am here to see all the milestones in thier lives. I have also heard the...what do you do all day thing and my favorite...don't you get bored just sitting around all day thing..are you kidding me? Just sitting around!! I am lucky if my big butt hits the couch maybe twice a day. There is ALWAYS something to do around here. I will probably head back to work when the kids start school, but for now I am proud to say I am a stay at home mom.
@tisyakawasaki728 (93)
• Philippines
30 Jan 08
thats true only a stay at home mom understands how never ending our housechores everyday!time management anwers that all...i list all my chores and assigned them in a specific day to accomplish so it wont be overwhelming on my part.see i can even go mylotting...lolz and the best part of all is ..things are taken care of.thanks kymommy72 and stay happy!
@goodbuys4you (207)
• United States
30 Jan 08
Okay, so I'm not a stay at home mom...I'm a guy. But I thought I'd let you know that my niece decided to be a stay at home mom for a year or so, and that was 3 or 4 years ago. She's still home and very happy she is able do so. Her husband earns enough so she has the freedom to do it.
My wife and I married late in life (just either side of 50 when we married) and she is a happy stay at home wife.
I wish you the best. It's great you don't have to miss out on all those very special times with your children.
-goodbuys4you
@tisyakawasaki728 (93)
• Philippines
30 Jan 08
im also blessed to have a husband who earn enough for the whole family.it feels great to know theres a lot of happy stay at home moms,,,thanks goodbuys4you.
@jashley1 (746)
• United States
21 May 08
Hello,
Yes I'm a stay at home mommy and am so glad I've made that choice! I transitioned out of the Financial Industry with a great paying job - I was making $50k at just 25 years old! I decided to resign and stay at home when I had my third child last November. I always regretted not having time w/ my three kids, and now that I'm staying home with them, it's been an adjustment, but I love it! I get to teach them morals, disciplines, and develop them into all they can be! We are much closer and I don't feel like I'm missing out any longer! You can always make money and start a career whenever - once precious time with your children is gone, it's gone! You can never get those years back!
