Stay at Home Mothers

I always imagined that being a stay at home mom would allow me to do some of the things that I didn’t get to do while I was in the workforce. I pictured myself visiting different neighbourhoods throughout Toronto, walking around, discovering new stores and enjoying the fresh air or a nice cup of coffee. That was all fine and dandy, until reality sank in. I had Kyle and hardly had time to get to know my own neighborhood let alone visit other ones in Toronto. Well, here’s a couple of other things I didn’t really expect to experience either, but I’m laying it all out so there’s no confusion about the realities of a stay at home mom (mine anyways).

I wear the same clothes two days in a row if I know I wont be seeing the same people both days (my husband and son are exempt from this rule)
I know the theme songs to 10 kid shows (and it’s not because I remember them from my childhood)
I spend more time in the washroom than I really need too
I let my 2-year-old get away with more than he should because I don’t want to have a bad day
Many of my child’s activities include shopping
I can’t DIY anything 😦
I look forward to my phone blinking as it’s my way to communicate with the outside world
I enter several online contests as a way to “contribute financially” to my family
The iPad is my son’s best friend
My favorite book to read is “magazines”
My cleaning schedule depends on when we’re expecting guests
I know kids love repetition but if I have to read the same book more than 10 nights straight I start to shake (and quickly hide that book)
I don’t always make my son’s food from scratch
I don’t buy organic
I never wear sweatpants because I don’t want to fall into the stereotype
I don’t always compost because the garbage is more accessible
After 2 years as a SAHM, my cooking hasn’t improved
Obtaining my MBA was a cinch compared to being a SAHM
Even thought I can’t always describe in detail what I do all day long, I promise you I’m busy and exhausted by the time I put my son to bed
I still prefer being a stay at home mom over working outside the home