Who here KNOWS how to BE a SAHM/parent???

[tiggerlover]

Hang in there Kim....{{{HUGS}}}. Being a SAHM is definitely one of the hardest jobs out there and it is often times a thankless one. I was a SAHM until my son was almost 3 and then I went to work full time because I thought DS was ready and I knew I was ready. I worked full time for three years and then we moved back to Italy and I was forced to be a SAHM (geographically unemployable). I love my son and I love spending time with him, but it is VERY IMPORTANT that the SAHM gets some "me time" in order to keep her sanity and be a "good" mommy. Keeping up with the kids, the house, the laundry and ones sanity is a lot of work. Are there any moms that you can switch "sitting" duties with so each of you can get an afternoon off. Or an evening a week that DH watches the kiddos so that you can have a girls night out? I know these little things helped me tremendously. DS is now back in school after a long summer, so I have more time in the day to get my things done, but during the summer we did a lot of activities and had fun, but DS also knew that come the afternoon I needed 1-1/2 hours to myself just so I could take a sanity break. DS used these times to play on his computer or watch a DVD. Good luck and more {{{HUGS}}}

 

[Planogirl]

I was a SAHM for a few years and while I'm glad I did it, I could never go back to it willingly. I say willingly because I was a SAHM for a while after being laid off last year.

I think that I need interaction with other grownups and a chance to make business type decisions. I can also use the money! That said, I hate the long hours that I currently work. I wish that there was a way to find a happy balance like some people seem to have.