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No one ever tells you about the real life happenings of a stay at home mom. You read all the mommy blogs trying to prepare yourself, but most of those blogs are staged. You learn this after you have a baby and you never sleep or have a free moment to yourself. Makes me wonder if those staged moms are robots, or wizards that just have house elves (I'm going with wizard).
Free time becomes a hot commodity. Those days of shopping, showering, going out to eat, hanging with friends, watching something besides educational kiddie shows/My Little Pony, or talking to your spouse about something besides poop are over. Some parents may have got a system down, and are able to function as active members of society...me I'm lucky if I'm able to brush my teeth and put on pants (apparently leggings aren't pants).
So what keeps me sane besides talking to real people via twitter and the occasional face time with my sister? Making dolls, scrapbooking, sketching, painting, writing in my journal, baking, dreaming. As a creative I need some alone time or I go insane and Hulk out. I need that time to hear my thoughts, let out some ideas, get my hands dirty, or just vent to my journal about how I haven't slept in days and would love a shower. I spend 24/7 with Amelia and I love her more than anything, but getting that hour by myself keeps me sane enough to keep going when there's laundry, dishes, diapers, puppies, teething, toys, baby food in my hair, and a crying baby to cheer up. I will never have one of those picture perfect houses or be dressed to the nines, and seriously who has time for that?! I would rather spend my time with family, and my limited alone time doing something I love and that keeps me sane. I don't need to prove to anyone that I'm a wizard....
What keeps you sane?
I do miss hang time and really love the rare moments to hang with you and your little family. I hate to bother you b/c I never know if you or Amelia are sleeping. For the record you are one heck of a mommie:) Amelia is a precious little girl and it amazing to watch her grow and learn. Keep up crafting and being you b/c you are awesome!
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As for the "mommy bloggers"... Not always, but usually, their kids are already school age and so they have more free time during the day to clean house, work on projects and blog. Your time will come too. I know it seems hectic right now but cherish the moments because they grow up faster than you'd expect! :)
ReplyDeleteThere are many staged blogs, but the real ones are the best reads.
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