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Wednesday, November 11 Here is a photo tour of MY REAL LIFE.
I have to say at first I thought this task from Beth would be a breeze. But, Beth, this task was HARD! To remember to take a pictures every day of mundane activities was very hard. I kept forgetting almost everyday. Finally I just started to carry my camera from room to room. This task made me realize quite a few things . . .
(Firstly, I do a lot of laundry)
I am "just a mom" and well, sometimes I wish I had my career back. Especially after viewing all these pictures. How boring I am now! My life consists of waking up, making coffee(for me) and breakfast(for the children), feeding the dog, driving the children to and from school, letting the DD (damn dog) out no less than 25 times throughout the day, cleaning, laundry, cooking lunch, more cleaning, more laundry, playing ponies, playing at the park, watching babies sleep, more laundry and more cleaning, emptying the dishwasher (my least favorite chore in the world), cooking dinner, cleaning up after dinner, giving baths, reading books, getting snuggles before bed.
Not all in this order, but most days, yes, all these tasks.
This is not the life I envisioned for myself when I graduated college and landed my dream job. This is not the career path I had in (my) mind as I marched down corporate halls as a Sr Financial Analyst. I had a great job, I was good at my job, and I was on a fast track in my career.
That all came to a screeching halt the day my son was born. Well, not that day, but six months later when my maternity leave was up and I could not part with my new baby at all. I was a stay at home mom, something I would have been completely horrified to admit six months previous.
So this is my real life, I am "just a mom" and I love it. I would not change all the ketchup kisses, sticky hugs or whispered 'I love yous' for my previous salary.
(well, maybe if they gave me a raise)
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Reader Comments (42)
That is a fantastic post! Isn't life fun??
I love your interpretation of Beth's task. Reminds me of the old meme "A Day in the Life" where you literally chronicle every bit, as much as you can. You almost did here, great job!
I was starting to think I wanted a dog, but now I'm not so sure. LOVE THIS!
love your pictures!!
You did great - what a fun idea.
And OMG you have a purple vaccuum?!?! LOVE!!
Love the portrait of your life. It's amazing how things change for us when our children arrive.
I love this post. I completely get it. And, someday, when you're children are grown and gone, you'll be even more thankful for the choices you've made. I know I am.
Ya know what... I LOVE your post today! What an amazing job you did and I applaud you as well as all SAH moms.... great job!
You routine is similar to mine but your house is cleaner. I miss working sometimes but I love staying home as well.
Totally great shots and post! I'm right there with you.
Great work!
ohhhhh how much fun is this! I sooo want to do this. I think I will be doing this soon. Sorry it's been a while since I stopped by!
This is great - "a day in your real life!"
I love the shot of the dog by the door and the car pool line. I thought of doing that one but kept forgetting to put my camera in the car! HA!
You have a great life for sure and very REAL!
What a GREAT post! And wonderful shots too!
I love seeing people's day to day lives!
This is such an awesome idea!! I love getting a realistic snapshot into peoples lives!
It's nice to see that I'm not the only one doing a TON of laundry!
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I love it. You shared so much (and much of it was so familiar to me) :) Real life really is good.
Wow. What a great life. And yes, I chafe at having left my career behind too, but I too could not part with my baby. So here I am, many days dissatisfied and wishing I could work again, but somehow am just not able to bring myself to do it. =)
Love these little glimpses into your life! And sorry, you're not "just a mom"... you're a rock star for being able to do it all.
Amazing! :)
Great post!
I love the little peaks into others lives.
That laundry makes me think of the baskets I need to put away & those awaiting wash. *sigh* it is a never-ending thing, isn't it?
Love the coffee cup.
too cute! I'd love a raise too...but I do all this work over here pro bono...haha. ;)
I love how you put it all. And I'm glad I met someone else who DESPISES emptying the dishwasher. I would rather do the laundry. I HATE dishes... okay. I'm done.
Great job.
great post...love the randomness...such is life!
I really, really love this post! Being 'just a mom' is hard work. I also love the DD comment...they are practically just as much work as a child, right? And I just love your coffee cup! Where did you find it?
Totally great shots!
I love that you took the whole day and chronicled it in photos! And NO! You're not boring (if you are, that means I am too!) Great captures!
PS: You're a rock star with your skull and crossbones mug!!
Wow! this is a fabulous representation of real life!
I got a whole look at your day!
Thanks for sharing!
Sounds like the best job in the world to me! That is minus your salary- of course!
Great post! That's a lot of pictures! Isn't it amazing what you learn about your life carrying around that camera!
And I love the picture of your sweet girl all sprawled out! Such carefree sleeping!
Great post! Love your coffee cup, sword and of course the best part - your kids!
those are great and very real!
I can absolutely see why you wouldn't change a thing!
love all your pictures! this lifestyle can seem so mundane, but is oh-so-rewarding! keep it up, mama!
Love the pics, LOVE the post! I feel the same way every day. Wondering what I gave up to be home with my kids, until I get a random "You're the best" or an unprompted "Thanks Mom".
BTW, love your coffee Mug.
Yikes, I am exhausted!!!!!!!!!! But it is cool seeing the everyday stuff.
Such fabulous shots! Great post.
these are SUCH great photos. they speak volumes. thanks for sharing
Love it! I havent done a day in the life of for a while.
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Loved this post, and how you love being "just a mom"!
Oh my gosh, you did a great job on this one!
don't you LOVE being a Momma!