Extremely Challenging, Overwhelmingly Rewarding

I had a nice long chat with a good friend of mine this morning. Through our conversation we got on the topic of being a stay at home mommy (sahm). We came to the conclusion that people who are not sahm or dads don't think it is a hard job. We also came to the conclusion that it is by far the hardest, most challenging job you could ever have. Let me explain.

There will be days (like today) when you just don't feel like dealing with all the random crying, dirty diapers, snotty noses, ear aches, spit up, bath time, etc. However as a sahm you don't have a choice. It's just part of the job. You don't get sick days, or government holidays, you are on duty 24/7. Not to mention when your baby gets sick you basically work overtime. You will get tired. You will become delirious and everything will seem half way funny. Now all of that being said there is no other job that will pull on your heartstrings as much as being a mommy. It is a job that challenges you physically, and emotionally on a daily basis. Your heart is now living outside of your body and you consider how each choice you make will effect the life of not only yourself but now your child as well. It is a job that truly changes someone else' life every day.

I will say this, it is the most overwhelmingly rewarding job in the entire world. There is nothing that a gummy grin, belly laugh, precious hug or slobbery kiss can't fix. The eyes of a child can light up a room like no one else. Their infectious grin is loved by all and as a sahm you get to experience all of those things ALL day long. When I stop and think about it, nothing in the world could be better. I can't imagine spending my days any other way. Hudson makes all other jobs seem easy, and soooooooo boring. There is NEVER a dull moment at our house anymore unless we are all asleep. ;) Each and every day he learns something new and I can't imagine missing any of those firsts. He is the light of my life and I am so thankful I get to spend each waking moment with him. So if your contemplating being a sahm remember this, there will be hard days. There will be days you want to pull all of your hair out. However there will be days that you will never forget and moments that will last a lifetime. And those little moments make it all worth it. Those are the moments I live for.