Stay at Home Mom

My mom once told me that when my brother and I were young, she had a phone installed in the bathroom because we loved bath time. In today's world of cell phones, that may not seem like a big deal. But there was a time, not too long ago when we didn't all have a phone attached to our hips. And not too long before that, there weren't even any cordless phones. A phone in the bathroom was a huge extravagance. But I can tell you right now, I would have done it too. Bath time is the one time that my two wild and crazy boys are happy to be confined to a small space for a long period of time. You will often catch me giving my kids a bath in the middle of the day just to try to keep them happy while I enjoy a book or a little facebook on my cell phone. On some days, my mobile facebook is my only connection to the outside world. But that was my choice. Well, mine and my husband's choice anyway. In a day and age where women are bending over backwards to prove they can do it all with a successful career and a happy family, we made the decision to not do it all. When the opportunity presented itself, we decided to take the plunge to allow me to be a full-time Stay at Home Mom. Not that I think there is anything at all wrong with being a working mom. My heart just wasn't in it anymore. I wanted to be in the trenches, raising my kids as best I could. And my husband supported that ideal. And let me tell you, if it wasn't for the support from my family and friends, I never would have survived. The words "it takes a village" have never meant more to me than since I began staying home full time. Because no one can really stay home full time. The kids and I would hate each other. I don't say that lightly. Absence really does make the heart grow fonder. At least this heart. My mom is always willing to go with us on errands, or watch the boys for my numerous doctor appointments. My husband makes it a point to get me time out of the house so I can collect my sanity and he can have some much needed alone time with his sons. And my friend, Sarah, is one of the most giving people I know. She has been there for us literally since day one. When she heard about the unexpected delivery of the boys, she came to our house and set-up every baby item that had not yet been completed. And I could never repay her for all of the help she has given us since then. Mike, Sarah and my mom are the reason that so many of you think that I am such a wonderful mother. So to them I say Thank You!