10 Reason to love being a SAHM

Today in the midst of trying to tackle my to-do list, I get a call from the school. Mind you, I had just taken the oldest to school at 10 am because he had a "belly ache". I know, I shouldn't fall for it, but what is worse keeping him home for a couple of hours or not believing him and him throwing up on the school bus? I hate making that call, I'm never sure ...send them or not send them. Anyway, the call. Miss Sherry calls and informs me that said child ripped out his pants in gym class and needed a change of pants. So 2 trips to the school in 2 hours. Yea. But on the way home the second time, I had an epiphany, I was so thankful that I am a "Stay at Home Mom". Amid the monotony and laundry, one who is available to bring my son the pants that will shield him from further embarrassment. Sharing a giggle with him at the sight of his pants. I thought of some of the other reasons during my drive and I had to make a post out of it.
10(there are more)Reason I love being a SAHM

• When my child is sick I am the one caring for them.
• Ripped pants? no problem, Mom to the rescue.
• When I explain to my youngest what happened to Tanner's pants, he asks "Who's Jim"(Gym) and I was there to hear it.
• the negotiating and mult-tasking skills I have acquired will aid me when I monopolize the purse industry.
• I can rearrange my kitchen cupboards as many times as I want, all in the name of "keeping" my home.
• I can make my family healthy meals from my kitchen.(I'm not sure if I worked outside the home, that would be a priority to me, convenience would trump)
• I have Tuesday Morning coffee with friends every two weeks.
• My boys anticipate seeing my face when they walk through the door after school. If my husband happens to be standing in my place, they ask "Where's Mom?"
• My husband appreciates what I do.
• I may not have time for a pedicure but I have played "This little piggy" more times than I can count.
• I may not get as many books read as I would like, but the library is one of my kids' favorite places to go, and I make time to read to them.

Ok, I know that's 11 but I couldn't help it, I'm not great with limits.

If your a working momma, please know that I am not under minding your mothering skills. Sometimes it's just the "little things" that remind me why I chose to stay at home full time and today was one of those days. Now, go kiss your kiddos and make YOUR list!