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This weeks question:
What do you love most about being a Stay at Home Mom?
I think since I began being a stay at home mom 12 years ago, I have always loved being there for those important moments. I love being able to answer their questions, or give them guidance on what’s right and what’s wrong. I just love being there for all those important moments. 
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I love retreiving my son from his crib & trying to steal at least 2-seconds of cuddling before he’s off for the day’s adventure. I love being the first to hear his crazy-cute stories. I love his excitement when I announce a trip to the park, a walk to the library, an afternoon snack. I love knowing that My Man supports my SAHM-calling and it is a blessing to which I give God the thanks.
I’m in the process of taking a leap of faith by not returning to work when my 2nd baby is born the end of March. Me and me husband have felt the Lord leading us this way, even though it makes NO sense financially. What I know I will love is that I am in control of what my kids watch, hear and are exposed to every day. I can take little opportunities here and there to incorporate the Lord in our day. O and I will love not to have the mad dash to try and get out the door in the morning to make it to work on time!!
Hi, Joanna. I’m doing the same thing. Next Tuesday is my last day of work and I’m scared to death. My husband and I also felt the Lord asking us to take this leap of faith. I’m so fearful of so many things but look forward to the things you mentioned also. I had my 2nd child in May and have a 2 yr. old. They grow up way too fast! I don’t want to get 10 years down the road and regret that I worked instead of spending time with my children. Like my husband says “you can always work, but you only have one opportunity to raise your kids”. Blessings to you and your family as you begin this new journey!! ~MW
I made the same decision ten years ago! I was so afraid that I would lose my identity (as a professional), would go crazy being with a toddler and a baby all day, or would suffer financially.
Do you know what I found out? The Lord just worked everything out; he led me to the right group of moms to talk to, sent good radio programs my way that confirmed my walk, and answered my prayer to give me a mother’s heart. I’m not saying it’s easy on a daily basis — sometimes the walls can seem to close in a litte. But when I realize I don’t have to get up at 4 or 5 in the morning and hustle out the door with sleepy babies only to be away from them for another eight hours, I know the decision has been the right one. I know money can be tight for a single-income family, but hang in there. It’s a great opportunity for God to show His Providence. God Bless You!
My favorite is being able to be the one who sees him grow, experiencing all the firsts and keeping the house and seeing his cute little smiles and enjoying his little personality. also I am grateful that I can do this and my husband encourages me to do so. it is such a blessing.
I love being a CSAHM, I get to watch my daughter grow, and I know that she is safe. She is learning different things all the time. Being able to help my son with homework when he gets home from school. I thank God for a husband, who went out of his way to make sure that he could provide, and I did not have to work if I chose not to. I am gettting a degree and in the near future are looking forward to pursing a career in degree field, but for now are enjoying being home when my kids need me.
This is a great question! Being a stay at home mom is not always as easy as one might think, but the rewards are so fantastic! I love being the one to be first witness to all the little milestones. I love picking my kids up from school and listening to them tell me about their day, the good parts and the hard parts. I love helping them work through the things that are bothering them or are causing them problems. I love working with my children side by side folding clothes or cleaning bedrooms. Those moment seem to be the ones where my kids open up to me the most and that is so important to me. I love being the one to see the potential in my kids, the obvious potential and the potential that is more hidden that gives me insight to who they really are as children of God. I could go on, but I might get weepy.
I did not get the chance to stay home with my daughters as I was a single mom. But now I am blessed to have a 12 year old son that I stay at home with and also home school. It has been the BIGGEST blessing of my life. You have a chance to see them growing up without the crazy factor of having to work, come home, clean, cook, and fall over dead tired because you worked all day! To be at home and spend time with your kids, teaching them God’s principles, playing with them, creating with them, laughing with them all day is a miracle! Please, please, please stay home with them if even remotely possible!!! A job will always be there, but kids grow up fast!!! They will appreciate your time more than your money and will thank you for it!!