Being a mom

Being a stay at home sometimes is tough. You know its not all eating bon bons and watching tv..its work and dealing with kids and trying to show the world that what you do makes a difference. When you say that you stay at home its automatically received as you have no other choice or you are lazy. Its hardly ever a positive reaction. People think that just because you stay at home with your kids you are doing nothing important. I love being with my kids. No matter how much I gripe and complain they are so very important to me.
Each and everyday I am reminded that time is flying by. C is growing each day and I see him getting bigger and smarter everyday. Its amazing. Two days ago he sat in the exasaucer and just stood up...today he was going in circles and was cooing and playing. He is simply amazing to me. I have got to get some pictures up of him playing. K is almost 12 wow why didn't someone warn me that it would go by so quickly? She is going into 7Th grade. Today I commented the worst crime in the world and registered for a face book, and asked to be her friend..she wants to just die of embarrassment. M is coming and going on her own now. She just hops on her bike and off she goes to her friends house. S has new grandparents..aka the neighbors that give him loads of candy and pretty much allow him to do whatever makes him happy. I hear nothing but begging to go over there from the time he wakes up till bed.
Don't get me wrong I have had days were I think I wish I was just alone for a couple of minutes but honestly I love being a mom. I love knowing that someone needs me. I love knowing that I don't have to get up and go to work and leave them with someone else. I get to see every first, I get to be with them sick, happy, and sad. I really love that J supports me in this. There have been times when we would have been seriously banking if I worked but he has always been great about putting our children's needs above any financial gains. I really do feel blessed to have him in my life. He does so much so that our family can function at this level. Hugs to you J for all you do so that I can do what I love the most taking care of our kids.