Motivation for the stay at home mom
By falconjetter
@falconjetter (161)
United States
July 15, 2008 10:37pm CST
I find myself jerked out of bed every morning by kids that need diaper changes and fed. After they eat then it's time to clean up and play. Then it's time to change the diaper again. Somewhere in there there are arguments to settle, chores to be done, phone calls to make. I love staying at home but some days I just don't feel like doing it. Does anyone else feel this way? How do you find it within yourself to shake it off and just do what you have to do?
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4 responses
@Vickie7978 (164)
• United States
28 Jul 08
I know exectly what you mean. I don't have diapers anymore since my youngest is now 4, but the same thing everyday kills me. I have my good days and my bad. I try to look at it like my job in a sense. Hubby works all day and puts in long hours to make sure we are taken care of so I take care of everything else. The thing is, he gets to come home and relax because his day is over. I live at my job and it's 24/7. Sometimes I would like a day off too! I always feel guilty though if everything isn't taken care of when he gets home. I have to say he is very understanding and a great husband.
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@mag_keizer2007 (1282)
• Canada
7 Oct 08
Oh good I thought I was the only one that felt that way. My hubby puts in LONG hours as well and it is soo I can stay home with the kids. But it can be very trying.
@3SnuggleBunnies (16374)
• United States
26 Aug 08
I"ve been a sahm for 5 yrs now and it's quite the PITA. I try to think about when dh comes home and I can pass some of the duties off to him wich doesn't usually happen. But I think about him dealing with the behavior issues ect not just me even for an hr or two before bed time.
It's hard not to get discouraged, I feel like I"m going in circles most days and don't know what I've done 5 min ago cause I was pestered w/ diapers, snacks, referee duties, laundry ect as fast as I start something something else needs my attention. Scares me some days like I have altzheimers or something that they just throw my train of thought in a tizzy.
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@checapricorn (16060)
• United States
16 Jul 08
Hi falcon,
I know how you feel but I believed it's better than a full time wife like me but no kids...LOL!
In a week, give yourself a time for your own...To relax and do whatever you want..maybe if the kids are still young, only possible when they are sleeping!
The motivation of that job is from within..that is the most tiring yet satisfying career as what people said and I believed on that! Just be positive each day and listen to your favorite music to give a break of your busy mind!
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@mag_keizer2007 (1282)
• Canada
7 Oct 08
I am in agreement with you. I make sure I get me time. I also babysit for extra income so it is even more difficult some days to get stuff done. I Wait till the kids are in bed and I have me time, with hubby or with out him it does not matter. Then when we can we get a babysitter and go out. I also go for lots of walks....it makes me feel better.
