I called my mom today and told her what my day consisted of: Nothing (or so I felt). I told her that I have been chasing after a VERY busy 9 month old and have tried to clean, do laundry, look for a new house, organize in hopes to pack boxes; but all to no avail. My laundry is still there and my house is still a mess. She told me that "NO, you have been 'working at your trade' (which is what her mother called it)". She said that I am doing the most important work that I can do and that I am so lucky to be able to be at home so that I don't miss the important stuff. As I reflected on what she said, I realized that I am SO lucky to be able to stay at home with Max. If I didn't stay at home I would be missing all the important stuff. In a matter of 7 days Max has really gotten the hang of crawling and is climbing and walking along furniture. Just the past two days (after much practice) has learned how to sit down after standing up. So, to all you mothers who feel you have done "nothing" today... remember that you are “workin’ at your trade” – the hardest work of all!
(My friend, Carrie and I are on the same wave length. Check out her thoughts about being a stay at home mom.)
(My friend, Carrie and I are on the same wave length. Check out her thoughts about being a stay at home mom.)
4 comments:
You have a very wise mother. Listen to her! These are the very moments to cherish and trust me... laundry is always there, the children aren't.
Your mom makes a good point. What a sweet way of looking at it. I am definitely going to keep that in mind. I can't believe that Max is crawling and standing up! How the time goes; before you know it he's going to be one. That is when you know that life, as a parent, is going to pass by REALLY fast. I look at Madison, whom just tured 9, and I can't believe it! It seems just like yesterday that she came home from the hospital. Sweet memories, thank goodness for cameras :0)!
I love you and I love your mom. "Working your trade" is a fabulous way to say it. I'm in almost the EXACT same situation as you are today. I've been working like CRAZY all day long and I still have a mountain of laundry, bills scattered on the counter and I don't know what is for dinner yet. I'd say working our trade is very very hard!
Meg- Thank you for this post. I think i was destined to read this TODAY. Tjank you for understanding and giving me to motivation to keep on doing all the crazy wonderful things we do as mothers.- Jennifer
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