Stay at Home Mom Thread

[Marilynn Griffith]

Though we may all have dreams in our hearts, being a stay at home mom is a calling in itself. If this is not your season to birth a book, manifest a ministry or build a business, it doesn't mean you aren't doing something huge. So much of a plant's growth occurs under the ground. :) Share here about the blessings (and sometimes burdens) of staying at home with your children.

[MrsDebbie]

Hello :)

I 'retired' about two and a half years ago and I must say the transition has been quite dramatic. The first school project I volunteered for had me working on a spreadsheet that actually made me miss the office environment.

Anyone relate?

[Barbara Joe Williams]

It's a blessing to be a Stay at Home Mom. I spent many years in the work force as a workaholic and now I'm working as a momacholic.

[Georgiana Daniels]

I haven't missed the office yet, and it's been four years. Maybe someday :)

MrsDebbie said:

Hello :)

I 'retired' about two and a half years ago and I must say the transition has been quite dramatic. The first school project I volunteered for had me working on a spreadsheet that actually made me miss the office environment.

Anyone relate?

[Georgiana Daniels]

After 8 years in retail and 2 years in the financial industry, I was more than ready to stay home. It's been the best 4 years (almost 5) of my life. I had no idea how much creativity, time management, and organizational skills it actually took to keep the home. Praying I can continue!

[rc writer]

I've been a sahm for 14 years. I spent 10 years working before that. I started work at 16 and was glad to have the break when my son was born.

I'm glad I'm a sahm because it allows my children to participate in activities that they would otherwise have no choice. Both of my kids have had illnesses that caused them to miss a lot of school, and I was able to care for them without worrying about an unforgiving boss. Sure there are times I miss working outside the home. Having feelings that I'm missing something or that what I'm doing is futile. Now that I've rediscovered my love for writing the boring days don't seem all that bad. Trying to balance between my writing obligations and keeping my home has proven difficult.