Friday, November 7, 2008

It makes me wonder...

Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.
Albert Einstein


As a SAHM, I'm told all the time that I should appreciate this time with my kids. I get to see every single moment, the good and the bad. I'm in complete control of raising them, my way. I love it too, absolutely love it. My kids make every single day fun and something to look forward to. So why, why in the world is there a desire to do something more? Why do I feel like I'm not making a contribution to the working world? I wonder if it's because SAHMs are a dying breed. Or is it more likely that society tends to make stay at home moms feel like they are useless and not contributing?

I think I need to make some new friends or find a hobby. I did the unspeakable and sent an email to the Mom's club in this area. I didn't fit in with the club in Pcola but maybe here it will be different. We'll see.

4 comments:

Annie, The Evil Queen said...

I also love being a stay at home Mom but being together every single moment also means being together EVERY SINGLE MOMENT. I think I may be suffering Mom burnout. I'd like to do other stuff too but just don't know when or how.

Anything is Possible said...

Every single moment. Every single day. The only time I have for myself is if they both happen to nap at the same time (or at all) or once they are in bed. Then I'm so exhausted I just want to sleep too. How do single moms do it? God love them.

{i}Post said...

Oh my gosh...I feel the same way! I just had a "crisis" about this about a month ago. Since then I have started my own business and am feeling less and less obsessive about being "just a SAHM."

I am a blogger mom from Maryland too! Glad to meet you and glad that I am not the only one feeling the same way!

MaryB said...

Welcome to my brain! Is it comfy living up there in my head?

Come on over. I have wine. and really really good cheese.