Raising my kids is the most important thing I could ever do.
I wasn't sure how to accept and make sense of my new identity.
This resulting list is hopefully just a starting point—take a look!
And our salary would be $143K/year
I went from a working professional to an amateur mom throwing pity parties for myself at the kitchen table.
There is no clocking in or clocking out. No holidays or sick days or breaks.
In motherhood, there are no grades, or awards, or gold stars. But, it gets better.
Unlike many women I know, my progression to becoming a stay-at-home mom was neither planned nor expected.
And I’m so very grateful.
Stimulating, caring and ultimately teaching my children at home all day is one of the hardest things I have ever had to do.
But the non-monetary reasons may still be worth it for some families.
There's no reason to fit into JUST the working mom or stay-at-home mom box.
5. Realize self-care is essential.
You can do it! (And you’ll be really glad you did.)
4. If I get dressed and put on makeup I'm going to go somewhere.
Why are some of us so afraid to be stay-at-home moms?
Nap time = work time.
“The question boils down to this: Which option will help me be the best mama I can be for my baby?”