Are You Ready for the Final Episode of the Stay-at-Home Mom Journey?

I’ve been a stay-at-home mom for over two years. The two years that I spent doing this was full of ups and downs. Hard times and sad times, but happy times were in there too. When I tell people I am a stay-at-home mom, I usually follow up with “I’m not meant to be a stay-at-home mom.” Stick around and I’ll tell you why.

Not Meant for this

What do I mean by “not meant to be a stay-at-home mom?” I love working. Working brings me joy. Yes, I love my kids. I also have been pulling my hair out for may days, months and years. It’s okay to admit that you are not meant to do something. I’m meant to have children, but I am also meant to be more that a mom and wife. Some women are happy just doing the mom and wife routine, I am not. I have dreams and aspirations to be something else, too.

Meant for More

Just because I am not meant to be a stay-at-home mom doesn’t mean I don’t have respect for those that are. Some women thrive on it. I did not thrive, I survived. It is a beautiful thing seeing women find their interest. One of my best friends, I have known her since the fourth grade, she thrives. I know everyone loses their mind at times. But she makes it look easy. If you have read my articles before you know that this woman is the patchouli-loving mom of four sweet boys with a little girl on the way. Her attitude on life and being a mom makes her a fierce woman. I love her, she is a dear friend of mine. I love seeing her in her element. She works hard being a mom and running a business called Swede Alley Co. Check her out!

What’s next you ask?

What’s next? Goodness gracious! So many things are happening all at once. For starters, my youngest beauty started daycare. Which I seriously thought would be awful. I thought she would be so sad without me, but thankfully it’s the opposite. She will not stop talking about her daycare leader and loves her so much. So, we are lucky in that.

The other three kids have started school, and they love it so much! My oldest keeps bringing home papers with great marks on them and my second oldest is feeling not so nervous about first grade. My little boy is enjoying preschool so much. He looks forward to being there every day! I love seeing them walk up the driveway with their backpacks and beaming smiles after school. The hugs I get are absolutely the best. Now that I am working and they are at school, I miss them. I feel sad when I think about them for too long.

New Job for Me!

I just started a new job as a reading tutor. This adventure has me working with children who struggle with reading. Reading is one of my favorite things and it makes my heart happy to help those who need a tad more help. I enjoy being able to get out of the house to contribute to our family this way. I love working. My husband has been working and, also, picking up my slack around the house. I love him so much for being the love of my life!

New Phases to Come

I have so much new stuff that is happening, that you guys have to stay tuned for what’s happening! I promise it is worth it and am excited to share with you!

Summary

New things are good things. Remember, I have more good things coming and I can’t wait to share with you!

Also, in a world of monsters, raise some cupcakes!

Cupcakes & Monsters