Comments on: The “Work” of A Mother: Working Mom’s Thoughts On Being A Stay-at-Home Mom

By: My Will Versus Motherhood | The Stay-at-Home-Mom Survival Guide

My Will Versus Motherhood | The Stay-at-Home-Mom Survival Guide — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 04:43:37 +0000

[…] I am always weighing the impact on my family of opportunities to serve and work outside of my home. […]

By: Working Part-Time Made Me A Better Stay-at-Home Mom - The Stay-at-Home-Mom Survival Guide

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 19:59:53 +0000

[…] years for me to not only accept this, but to be content with what it means for my girls and me. Being a stay-at-home-mom is not a job for the weary or lighthearted. I have immense respect for women who take the reins and do the work of a stay-at-home mom every […]

By: Mom Motivation Mondays - The Stay-at-Home-Mom Survival Guide

Mom Motivation Mondays - The Stay-at-Home-Mom Survival Guide — Sun, 06 Sep 2015 22:20:07 +0000

[…] was a guest blogger here on The Stay-at-Home-Mom Survival Guide and shared her thoughts as a mom who is trying to balance being a stay-at-home mom with working part time outside of the home. At the end of 2014, she was feeling unhappy, burnt out and discouraged. She […]

By: Jaimi

Jaimi — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 17:54:20 +0000

In reply to Melissa Matters.

It is hard work. I am so grateful to have the opportunity to be home with them-even if some days are really challenging. Your children are getting such a blessing with having you there!

By: Melissa Matters

Melissa Matters — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 07:28:37 +0000

This was so interesting to read her perspective. I thought about going back to work part time before I had my second, but I'm glad I didn't. I do want my kids to realize there is all different types of work that moms do. Even though I love being with my kids it is hard work.

By: Jaimi

Jaimi — Fri, 31 Jul 2015 15:06:00 +0000

In reply to Rachel.

Rachel, I am thrilled that this post connected with you! Heather's thoughts are such a great reminder of how important our presence really is in the daily moments with our children. I am so glad she shared it with us. Your family is blessed to have you!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 04:55:21 +0000

Thanks for sharing this. I was a teacher before I had children (5 of them) and have often thought about going back to work. Just yesterday my daughter (4)told me that I was the cleaner (I had told her that I would play with her as soon as we had tidied her room) and what that made me realise is that maybe my focus is too much on cleaning. I love that you connected all those activities to educational experiences as it reassured me that what I do with her is really giving her skills for life what a blessing for that to be my job!! This was one of the most encouraging blogs I've ever read. Thankyou again!!!

By: Jaimi

Jaimi — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 01:22:16 +0000

In reply to Wesley McCray.

Wes, you would know better than any of us! 😉 You are a blessed guy.

By: Jaimi

Jaimi — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 01:20:32 +0000

In reply to Meg Herriot.

I just love your thoughts on your son's unique personality traits! Yes, we should be supporting our children in their uniqueness and not requiring them to do what everyone else is doing if what they are doing is positive and helpful. Sounds like your situation is very ideal for your family. I am so glad you shared. I think balance can be found by many moms with part time work so that they are still at home a lot of the time with their little ones. Take care, Meg!

By: Jaimi

Jaimi — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 01:17:16 +0000

In reply to Moderate Mum.

SO true! I love that they know I choose this-I choose them-as my main mission. It's so rewarding!