As I look at the title of this post, I can’t help but laugh because being a stay-at-home mom (SAHM) is not something I had ever considered…ever. I didn’t have anything against SAHMs, I just knew that it wasn’t “for me”. I knew I wanted to continue working to climb the “corporate ladder” (or so I thought). Now that I’ve been a SAHM for almost two years, I can’t imagine spending my days any other way. There are so many reasons I’m happy and grateful to be a SAHM, but I thought I’d share my top ten reasons with you. So here we go…
1. Being able to create my own schedule
Working in the fast paced world of recruitment, my schedule was never really my own. From the time I got to work until the time I left, my calendar was blocked off with numerous meetings, interviews or other mandatory events. It was not easy to take off or leave work early if something came up at home. Now that I'm home full-time with my kids, I have the pleasure of creating my own schedule & being able to change it as I see fit. Granted, sometimes the kids do control the schedule, but I can handle changes coming from them. My husband and I no longer have the issue of me not being able to get off work, in the event that he needs to stay at work longer or go into work earlier. I don't have to choose between work and family. Being a SAHM gives me back a big chunk of my life that I hadn't even realized I'd lost.
We’re just getting started, and will have 5 more top reasons to share with you on why I love being a SAHM.
BMWK: There are so many benefits and rewards from being a stay at home parent. But we also realize that it requires a lot of sacrifice…especially financially. If you are (or were) a SAHM or SAHD, what has this experience taught you? If you’ve never wanted to Stay at home…please share with us why?
Store
like what you're reading?
Been doing the SAHM thing for 12 years now & I wholeheartedly agree with your points!
Wow, that is awesome April! Thanks so much for sharing. I’m sure you have some top favorites yourself
Great post Christine! I whole heartedly agree with you & look forward to seeing more of your top reasons!I love being a SAHM! It’s the most rewarding yet challenging work I have ever done. Like you, I never started out wanting to be a domestic diva, but life doesn’t always go as planned. I feel so blessed that I can be at home with my kids right now. And I’m glad that you are on this journey with me!
Thank you so much Kellie! The feeling is completely mutual, so thanks for sharing and for also sharing this “domestic diva” journey with me.
Pingback: Top 10 Reasons I Love Being a Stay-At-Home Mom | Black and Married With Kids.com - A Positive Image of Marriage and Family
I love this picture of you and your 3 beautiful children! your articles inspire me!! i am now prouder than ever being a SAHM and Navy Housewife. Some people have made me question the choice that my husband and i chose for our family. I now have the confidence i need and i appreciate you posting this! I really needed it ! This is the encouragement i needed and I wont allow anyone to be negative about the blessings that God has blessed me and my family with. When i worked outside of home, it never seemed like there was enough time and there was alot of unnecessary stress.
Hi Shamika, this comment really touched my heart because I can relate to being judged about your decision to be a SAHM. But it’s about making the best decision for you and your family, and I’ve learned that’s never anything to question. You’re thanking me for encouraging you, but you have no idea how much you just encouraged me as well. So thank you
I have been primarily a SAHM for about 14 years now and it is the hardest and most awesome job I have ever had. I could, and HAVE, written a book on my experience but been so busy running after my girls as they grow up that I have yet to launch it! One of the many “dreams” that you spoke of that is percolating in my soul! Manuscript needs to be dusted off but — It will be DONE! The whole experience is a work in progress as is all of life!
Thank so much for this article!
Pingback: Top 10 Reasons I’m Glad to be a SAHM | Moms 'N Charge
I hope to be a SAHM some day, I have always been looked in a funny way when I have said it out loud, but it is my dream, time spent with family is the most exquisite treasure!