Today was one of the seemingly rare days where I felt like a warrior mom (at least for a good part of the day). I made the phone calls I needed. I got the kids dressed, fed, and teeth brushed with little fuss. I eventually got to the sink full of dishes behind me. Though I didn't remember to wash my face mask off until AFTER I got the mail and said "hello" to a couple of neighbors out for a walk. 🤷♀️ I conquered the day and for the most part had something to show for it. That doesn't happen every day; heck, that doesn't happen MOST days. One thing I didn't realize about being a stay-at-home mom was just how much my own self worth would suffer. I don't get a paycheck. There's no report card or time card at the end of each day, week, or even year. The seemingly endless housework is a revolving cycle making it hard to feel like I've actually accomplished anything because I'll have to do the same chores when I wake up again in the morning. These things can all make it pretty dang difficult to feel like I'm actually doing anything each day. Would my husband notice if we sat and watched movies all day? Would anyone know the difference if we skipped the cleaning, cooking, and teaching? Maybe, probably not. But my toddler and my baby girl, they would notice. At least they kind of would. These days may be long, but they can also be so, so sweet. Sure my week won't end on Friday. I won't ever clock out, and I don't get over time pay. But I'm doing something pretty incredible with my day, with my life. I'm raising two tiny humans to be good people. I'm making priceless memories with them and get to witness all the growing up, milestones, and bonding that come with being with my kids all day long. My days may look boring and unimportant right now, but this is the grunt work. I'm laying the foundation for the days where I'll get to see my hard work pay off. I'll make sure to wash my face mask off when that day comes, but I still probably won't put on make-up because I'll just cry it off. So here's to the fellow mamas in the trenches, doing the thankless work, and wondering just really how necessary it is to wash their hair or put on jeans today. ☕️ I see you. You're doing something. You're doing so much and so good!
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Megan is a stay-at-home mom to a stubborn and charming toddler and adorable baby girl. She is a freelance writer who hasn't slept in way too long.. She survives off of the pot of coffee her wonderful husband makes her FRESH each morning and any snack she can grab while keeping up with her little ones. Archives
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