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So I never really mentioned it on the blog before, but up until a week or so ago, I had a job. A full-time 8am to 5pm (plus) job to be exact. I don’t really think it’s appropriate to discuss your job on a personal blog, so I never did. I mean, what if someone I had contact with that day read my blog and thought I was talking about them? So unprofessional. But anyways, I decided recently that I would not be returning to work after I had the baby. Could I work and be a good mom to two kids? Of course. Tons of people do it and are fabulous at it. I am all about working mom power! I would never ever say that working moms are awful for leaving their kids or that stay at home moms have it easy or anything of that. Those debates are dumb. But, for me, I decided it was time to take a break and spend some time at home. I mean, L is going to kindergarten next year, so this is my last chance to hang out with him more. And I am SO looking forward to it.
I am taking my new role seriously. I have cooked dinner 3 times in the last week (twice after the baby was born), which is 3 more times than I have cooked dinner since I went back to work after L was born. I am also pretty awesome at doing laundry and keeping track of B’s schedule and appointments (he’s a busy guy) and running errands. All that stuff we used to have to cram in during the weekends and evenings will now be done during the day. How amazing will that be?? This marks the first time in over 20 years that I will not have a job. How insane is that??? I’m not sure I will ever refer to myself as a SAHM. I mean, I guess I am, but I think when people ask what I do, I’ll just tell them I am retired ;).
So happy for you!
Oh my gosh…Congrats on your…retirement!! Your kids will be all the better having you around more! Making dinner, too — you crazy girl!!
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I hope you love being a SAHM as much as I did and you’ll be out there running your errands during the week with all of us other retirees.
LOL!!!!
Good for you!!
Way to go you!! I’ll be joining the SAHM group soon, my last day is May 31. Plus we’re moving out that way (ish), we’ll have to ge together!!
I just wanted to congratulate you on your newest addition to your family!!!
Interesting — I totally thought you were already a SAHM! Enjoy your time with your little ones — it goes way to fast!
Good for you!! Congrats on your “retirement”!! I am hoping that I too can retire when we decide too add to our family again:) and I totally agree with you about the SAHM/working mom debate!! Congrats again!! W is a doll!!
Congrats on your retirement;) you will love being a stay at home mommy. It’s the best job ever!
You too????? SO jealous! Enjoy it!
I’ve been a SAHM for almost 11 years, & I wouldn’t trade it for anything! I have a couple more years before they’re all in school full-time, then we’ll see…Have fun 😉
Congrats!
I had no idea you “retired”!!! Enjoy every second of being with those adorable boys of yours!!!