Being driven bananas????

I would say a lot of stay at home moms feel the same way. Have you noticed that your children can drive you nuts, but are angels for everyone else? Don't feel guilty~ you have chosen to stay home and raise your children. A lot of parents can't stand being a sahm.

i home school my kids so i know what you mean. sometimes i just want to hide and then i feel bad about it too. all parents think liket hat at times its ok. just spend time with them but also teach them how to spend time without you like by going in there room and playing it is good for them and you

I think every mom out there share your sentiments. It's not a question of whether we love our kids or not. We're all human beings. We all get tired, frustrated, stressed out, etc at one point or another. I heard this quote the other day "Motherhood is the toughest job you will ever love". It's SO true! As tough as it is, we would not exchange that for anything in the world.

I think it is a common sentiment of many SAHMs. Sometimes it is hard to remember that your identity is not just Mommy, but that you are a person too. I have discovered that it is necessary for me to have some time to myself. I am also a stay home mom of a 3 year old and a 7 month old. If I dont get the occasional break, I get "burnt out" and short tempered, so that the time I am spending with the kids is not the best it can be. When they go to bed I feel bad because we didnt do everything that we could have. But if I get a break, (even just a couple of hours by myself on the weekend while Daddy watches the kids) I am in a better mood all week, so the kids get more "quality time" and more interaction, and everyone is happier. No guilt at night because I have given my kids the best possible part of me.