Some people may think that being a stay at home mother sounds like a luxury. To some it may seem like it's just a day full of boredom, and to others it may seem like a day were you get t to rest and lounge around. There are many different views and opinions on stay at home mothers. before I got pregnant I used to think that after having a baby I would just right back to work and I would just pay for a nanny or day care. That wasn't the case for me. Lately I have been getting questions on what I do all day being a stay at home mom. When ever I get the question of what I do all day most of the times it is followed by a condescending tone, as if I taking care of a baby was not hard or important.
I started feeling depreciated by a simple stupid question. I hated that I let that question bother me and that I let myself think that being a stay at home mother wasn't enough. I may not be working or going to school at the moment and don't get me wrong those things are important things in life, but right now what I am doing is more important than going to school and working. I do plan on finishing school and eventually getting a job. At this moment in my life the most important thing is taking care of Liam. I need to remind myself that one day Liam is going to get older and I will never get these moments back. I think staying at home is very important to make sure Liam gets the parental support and discipline he needs. Not every mother gets the choice to stay at home. When we first came out to D.C. I felt bad that I wasn't able to work and help provided with the financial part of the family and that I wasn't doing enough. That's when Jorge told me that I'm doing the most important role, taking care of Liam. And that I should never feel depreciated for being a stay at home mother. That school and work would come later and to focus on being a mother to Liam was more important. I had to tell myself that school didn't have a time limit, I have plenty of time to get my education and still do the things I want. There shouldn't be a limit on what you are able to do even if you have children. It may be a bit more challenging but achieving my goals for Liam will make them even more rewarding. For me right now I feel lucky to be at home with Liam to see him grow everyday.
Liam at his 9 month check up.
looks like we have a tall skinny baby.
This wild child doesn't cuddle much. When he does, I must document it!
