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I was fifteen when I first realized I wanted to be a stay-at-home mom. I wanted to get married young, start a family soon after, and stay at home. However, I felt I needed to keep this idea to myself. I was a straight “A” student, and it was expected of me to follow the norm of becoming a doctor, engineer, or take on some other prestigious career. I loathed school, and I knew I would never want to commit that many years of my life to more school. I had bottled up my true feel- ings for too long. I finally let it all out to my mom on our way to the airport for my graduation vacation. I told her I did not want to go to the college I was accepted at and to go for the profession I planned on. Why would I want to waste so many years of my life going to school, to get a job to pay off all the loans, only to one day stay at home after I have kids anyways?! It was such a relief to finally stand up for myself. Thank Yahweh, because who knows how miserable I’d be if I didn’t.
1. I love seeing my kids everyday, all day.
I enjoy being able to wake up, make breakfast for the kiddos, and take the time to enjoy being with them. I’m not rushed to get out the door. I’m blessed to be able to play with and teach them all day long and be there for all those precious moments. The best part is they get the best part of me, not the tired leftovers at the end of the day. This means they get the love and attention that they deserve.2. I can put my kids first.
I hated the feeling of having to pick between my kids or my job. Of course, my kids were always my first priority, so why was I left feeling guilty for putting my job second? Was it because I didn’t want to be a nuisance of an employee? After all, I was the type that would use a little bad weather as an excuse to stay home with my kids..3. My kids are healthier when I stay home.
I can cook my kids nutritious homemade meals and snacks. They aren’t constantly being exposed to sick kids at daycare/school. I don’t have to vaccinate them in order to send them to school. I have the opportunity to exclusively breastfeed baby girl for as long as necessary. They can nap when they need to and for as long as they need to. Not to mention all the mental/emotional benefits that come with being at home with mom or dad.4. I love fulfilling the role our Creator gave me.
I love giving it my all to raise our kids. YHWH did not give these children to the state, to daycare, to relatives, etc., to take care of and raise. He gave these children to my husband and me. They are ours to raise and teach, and that is what I’m doing. I wouldn’t have it any other way!
Do you stay at home with your kids? What’s your favorite part about it?
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