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Friday, November 16, 2007

My life as a SAHM

I always thought I would be a career woman. The modern woman who could balance work and home. I thought of stay-at-home moms as mediocre, lazy, unmovitated. Why would you want to stay at home? There is a whole world to conquer! I never knew that I would eat my own words. I really thought I would go back to work after having Alex. I researched daycare facilities. Mike and I even alloted some money especially for covering the costs. But, each day I spent with Alex, the thought of going back to work seem to move farther and farther away from me. I couldn't fathom the thought of placing him in a daycare, thinking of my helpless little baby and the exposure to germs and sickness made me sick to my stomach. I know there are many women out there who do not have a choice but to go back to work. I respect those women and I also respect the women who choose to go back to work because they want to fulfill other goals and dreams. We are all different and I have learned to not judge those who make different choices from my own.
As Alex grows and enters toddlerhood, it has just reinforced my decision to stay home. This is the stage where he is discovering the world and is finally grasping a lot of concepts and I am simply amazed. It's funny how little things like learning how to blow a whistle, stack rings, and point to body parts is such a momentous occasion. I am so happy that I can witness these discoveries. I just shake my head and say "Wow" each time Alex does something new. I thank God every day that he has blessed me and Mike with a beautiful, happy, and healthy little boy. So, that's my little blurb about my life as a stay-at-home Mom. No, we're not lazy, unmotivated, and mediocre. We are working hard raising our children and also enjoying each moment before they think Mommy and Daddy are crazy and mean :)

Monday, November 12, 2007

Super Jealous

So, I am not the jealous type. I try not to be at least. Especially when it comes to Mike. Yes, he may have the glamorous job at Microsoft, he may have the brains of a genius, and drive a superfast car. But I like to think there is more to be jealous about me than him. For example, I spend hours and hours with the cutest little boy on earth, Alex, I enjoy the outdoors by taking walks and going to the playground any time I want, I can pick from our many choices of delicacies (oreos, cheez-its, mac n' cheese) any time of the day. Yes, there is much to be jealous about me but not this time. This time Mike has shouted from the hilltops "BOOM!" (our little exclamation whenever we have "one-upped" each other). What is it you ask? I'll tell you what it is. As I type this, Mike is on the 21st floor of the Marriot Marquis overlooking Times Square in New York City! Yes, the lights of Broadway are flashing before his eyes. New York City has been one of the top places I have wanted to go to before I die. And Mike has beat me to it! He has promised me that he will take me some time in the near future. I can tell you it is not soon enough. I have always had a love affair with New York City. It seems to be a world of its own. I guess what draws me most to the city is the artists that live within. The actors, musicians, writers. It seems like the greatest works are born in the Big Apple. I've always fantasized living in Soho trying to fulfill my dream of being a Broadway actress. But alas, I am here in Denver. I still could not be happier. So, yes I am jealous. I admit it. But, it'll pass because in just a few short weeks I will be basking in the sun on the beautiful beaches of Maui. BOOM!