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I actually wrote these notes to myself in my journal quickly one afternoon. It must have been about a year ago and I really needed some encouragement. Being a stay-at-home parent can be lonely sometimes and there seems to be a lot of pressure to do it all. I know I feel the pressure to keep a clean house, raise well-behaved, well-rounded children, plan and prepare healthy and delicious meals, help with yard maintenance, and contribute to the family finances by saving money and earning income (usually blog income and ebay sales). When you think about it, stay at home parents contribute A LOT to the family. Yes A LOT is in bold because really it's like a TON.
So here is some encouragement for all of my fellow stay-at-home parents. 
Let me start with this, you are doing the most important job in the world! It doesn't seem like it most days, but when you look back at your life, your children will mean more to you than any job ever did. The days will seem long, even mundane in the everyday tasks that must be performed, but each task that you do and each moment that you spend with and for your children is essential to the happiness and well being of your family. 
8 Comments
7/14/2015 02:56:06 am
So glad to offer some encouragement. I gain a little perspective and encouragement each time I read this post too. Thanks for the positive comment and remember even though it can be daunting, being there for your children is something you will never regret. 7/26/2015 12:42:30 pm
Thanks for sharing your post at Dream Create and Inspire! Great advice for parents! 7/27/2015 12:53:16 am
Exact sentiments echoed from me! I do love my Motherhood career, even in the mundane. Yes, there are struggles and tiresome days, but the results of all my efforts and struggle and being tired are seen when I can watch Baby Boy interact with others well, ask to use the bathroom, help and understand the cleaning of the house/clothes, or cook. The accolades I receive are daily in this career and not quite the case in any other career! :) 7/28/2015 03:26:02 pm
You are so right! It's a tough job (I thought I would not survive the grocery store with all 3 boys today..but we made it) with the biggest rewards. 7/28/2015 02:17:47 am
Thanks so much for sharing this Faith! I can always use more encouragement as a Stay @ home mom. Most days seem like groundhog day:). I love being home with my kids but the balancing act of all that is expected of us is hard (really its hard for all moms working or not). Hope you are having a great week. Take care, Tara 7/28/2015 03:29:48 pm
Love your reference to groundhog day, Actually made me chuckle a little. (Great movie!) And you are right, it is hard for all Moms. I taught for two years after my oldest was born and it was tough. So much better being home at this stage in life. Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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