31 Days 2013: Day 3

{Day 3}

Let's talk carpool.  Today I am happy and thankful that both my kid's schools have the "kiss and ride" option.  Yes, it makes life much easier not have to get in and out of the car while dropping off and picking up kids, but also it gives me a few minutes.  Time every day where I can't be 800 places at once.  I am strapped into my car, just sitting, waiting.  I love this time.  Today I sat and started reading a book, yes a real book.  Something I haven't done in so long.  And it was wonderful!

31 Days 2013 : Day 2

{Day 2}

To me, being a stay at home mom really doesn't describe my role.  Yes, I stay home, taking care of our children, but it is so much more than that.  One of my main purposes for staying home is creating a loving, caring, relaxing environment within the walls of our house.  On a good week, my goal is to have all the housework complete, billing done, meals prepared.  That way weekends and even evenings can be spent as a family.... playing, relaxing, resting, watching football, going on adventures.  

I also try to complete most errands while my husband is at work/kids at school.  Even Lilly's gymnastics class is a morning during the week.  Now as the kids get bigger, that will change, we will have sports/activities evenings and weekends (that is inevitable and already starting), but doing what I can to make the time we are together less stressful with the chaos of maintaining a home, well then, I have done my job. 

This obviously is not the case all the time, but every Monday morning as I plan out my week, that is the goal.

31 Days 2013 - Day 1

{Day One}

Today I find it very fitting to first write about how thankful I am to be a Stay at Home Mom.  As I sit and read/listen to the potential Government shutdown, being in NoVA where there are so many friends, neighbors, and community members that would be affected by this, I feel so blessed.  

 

Thankfully, my husband will not be directly affected.  He will continue to go to work each day.  In fact for the past 7 years that we have been together on our own, he has provided.  I have stayed home since day one, and this is a gift that I will never be able to put into words how much it means.  

 

My happiness today, is simple.  I am happy and so blessed for my husband.  I would never be able to stay home without his support and constant encouragement.

So, Thanks Hun! I Love you!