That I would never, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever complain about being bored as a SAHM EVER AGAIN!!!!!!!! It is such a precious thing that I took for granted. I miss DD sooooooo much. I have a lot more respect for WOHM's because there is never possibly enough time in the day to work and then come home to do everything waiting for you there. Being a SAHM is great and such a luxary compared to working (at least in my case). I hate everything single minute that I work. I still love the type of work it is but I work with the most rude people and I feel like all I ever do is cover up for their horrible customer service. My last day is August 31st.

I just told DH that I don't want any regrets. I have all of my life to go back into a career but I only have once to be there for my DD, and that is now! I can't wait to be home again. I feel like theres so much she's learned in the past 2 months that I havn't been around to know about. I'm keeping her in preschool 2 days a week because she just loves it there and has learned so much. My house will be clean again, there will be homemade meals.... sounds like a vacation for me at this point.

Anyways, just thought i'd share.

By Mrsheidi on Thursday, August 4, 2005 - 09:48 am:

Awww...good for you. I'm SO glad to hear that you are going to do what you truly love!!
It's a difficult balance, being a SAHM. Sometimes I don't feel "mentally" challenged, and the hours are sometimes grueling, but man...to see those changes. You just can't beat it!
SO HAPPY FOR YOU Melissa!!!

By Vicki on Thursday, August 4, 2005 - 09:50 am:

Sorry to hear that it didn't work out. I remember how excited you were about it.

By Karen~moderator on Thursday, August 4, 2005 - 09:52 am:

Being a SAHM *is* truly a gift. That's all I ever wanted to do - and when I got married and was having kids, the trend was to be a ladder-climber for your career. That wasn't what I did - I worked out of necessity, we had 4 kids to raise and support. But if there had been any way I could have stayed home, I'd have done it in a heartbeat. Some friends I had at the time told me *you'd be bored*, but I seriously doubt that I would have.

You tried working, you miss your DD, if it's not necessary for you to work outside the home, my unsolicited advice would be to take advantage of this precious opportunity and make the most of it while you can.

Things have a way of changing unexpectedly, and you never know when you might not have a choice in the matter. Enjoy your SAHM days!

By Tink on Thursday, August 4, 2005 - 10:59 am:

I felt the same way when it was time for me to come back home. I really didn't know what I had until it was gone. I'm glad you have the chance to get it back. If you are happier, your whole family will be happier. Enjoy your SAHM time.

By Juli4 on Thursday, August 4, 2005 - 11:26 am:

I have been working and my dh going to school for the last 4 years and now it is my turn to go to school and this summer I have been staying home full time and absolutely love it. I am excited about school but it has been great. I thought that my house would stay cleaner not working and it has to a degree, but not as clean as I thought. I still seem to stay just as busy. Somedays I have no idea what I will do when school starts. We have went swimming almost everyday next door at our friends house. It has been great.

By Andi on Thursday, August 4, 2005 - 12:26 pm:

I love being a SAHM and I wish I had a moment to be bored! LOL

I have to finish the laundry then I have a meeting at 10:30 at the Y then at 11:30 DS is singing at Vacation Bible School after that they are going to have BBQ for everyone then finally at 1 we have swim lessons. Then It's back to finishing the laundry and taking care of the house and kids.

Everyday is a full day around here. I feel very blessed that we can afford for me to stay home and I know what a privlage it is. My children are growing up so fast and I don't want to miss a moment.

By Kim on Thursday, August 4, 2005 - 03:23 pm:

I loved being a stay at home Mom more than anything. Sometimes I feel very sad that it had to come to an end. I miss homemade meals and my kids playing with the bisquit dough. And so much more. I never wanted kids, isn't that funny? And then I couldn't believe how fulfilled I felt as a *mom*. I was forced to go back to work before Kayla started school although I would have gone back to school or work afterwards anyway. But being forced made it hurt a whole lot more.

Enjoy it and embrace it. It *IS* precious time and you can never take it back or make up for it!

By Reds9298 on Thursday, August 4, 2005 - 04:46 pm:

I can't say I'm ever "bored" as a SAHM because there's always something to do, and often it's something WITH dd, but sometimes I don't feel mentally challenged that's for sure. I'm so thankful that dh and I started planning to live on one income years ago so that now I don't have to worry about it. I have friends that just can't imagine staying home all the time, just like I can't imagine having to work 7-5 like I used to everyday! It is such a short time that my dd will be a little one and I have my lifetime to push ahead in my career. Once I figured that out, deciding to be a SAHM became an easy decision.
I'm happy for you!

By Reds9298 on Thursday, August 4, 2005 - 05:49 pm:

PS: Ditto Kim...I never wanted kids either, and I don't want anymore, but my life has drastically changed and I can't believe it either! One year ago I would have NEVER in a million years imagined myself giving up my tenured position to stay home. Life changes us in crazy ways!

By Insaneusmcwife on Friday, August 5, 2005 - 10:17 am:

Good for you Melissa