Let me start this post by saying that I love being a stay at home mom. I really do. I am happy that I get to stay home with them and watch them learn and grow. I wouldn't want to do anything else at this time in my life.
Sometimes though, I miss working. I don't miss all of the demands that I had at work or the politics of management and such but there are a few things that I do miss. I miss being good at something. I worked in banking for several years and I became pretty good at my job. I enjoyed what I did and I was able to move around and learn lots of different jobs. I even got to train several people on how to do the job. People trusted that I knew what I was doing when it came to handling their money. I was good and people told me I was good. It gave me a confidence that I had something I could do well. Sometimes people ask..."what do you do" I could say this is what I do, and I am well trained in it. I don't really get that at home. I mean, I am pretty good at changing diapers and wiping noses. I can fold laundry pretty well and wash dishes, clean up toys and make sound effects of several different things like animals, trucks, planes and trains. But it's just not the same :) I also miss talking to people at work. I loved talking with all the clients that would come in and I was always friends with those that I worked with. Conversations with a two year old and a 9 month old just aren't the same. I also miss having a reason to dress up. All my dress pants don't get much wear these days (who knows if they would even fit me after 2 kids) Once in a while I wear some jewelry or even a skirt to feel cute but Blake just pulls on my jewelry and I get snot and drool on my clothes every day so it's not really worth it.
I don't mean to sound sad because I'm not and again, I wouldn't want things any other way but I'm just saying some days I just miss some things about being a working girl. Does anyone ever feel that way?
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Hey Amanda! I feel that way every day. I work about 10 hours a week right now. Somedays I wish it was more and some days I wish it was less. I love working because it does give you that "I accomplished something today" feeling along with that "Hey, I got dressed today" thought. But everytime I have to peel Rip off of me screaming at the babysitter, I feel terrible! Even if I am only leaving him for 2 hours! Such a catch-22!!!
Glad to know someone else can't fit in their dress pants!!!!
You are so NOT alone!
And believe me after 9 years of behing a stay at home mom, things become pretty mundane.
But I wouldn't trade it either.
I'm pretty sure all stay at home moms feel this way at some point and time. It is definitely the hardest job in the world with the least recognition!
Thanks for sharing this :) I agree even though I still run a preschool and that is lots of work. It still is more kids in the house. Somedays I just get super decked out and dress up like I did when I taught at a regular school. It feels nice. Maybe you should dress up a couple times a week, even if it is just to stay home. Or maybe you will get out for the day and feel even more beautiful :) By the way I already think you are gorgeous.
I know how you feel! You said it just like I would say it and feel. Some people ask me if I miss working, and I just dont know how to put it into words. You did a great job of it. I also love being home with my girls and I woldn't change a thing...but some days it would be nice to dress up and get out. I love your blog!
Emilee
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