I envisioned myself to be a working mom, I will prepare my daughter’s needs for school before rushing to go to work. At lunchtime or during breaks, I will call yaya at home to check on my daughter’s homework, and if she had her lunch. Upon going home, I will call to send instructions on what to cook for dinner. At night time, I will tuck my daughter to sleep after having a nice chitchat on how our day went.
Such a perfect dream… but in reality, motherhood is chaotic. Being yayaless for a months, it’s all about deranged schedules, rushed breakfast, unbuttoned school uniforms, and mismatched socks. Gwen can sense my stress. I was stressed because we still can’t find someone to care for my daughter…. and I was stressed because I can feel that something has to change, I need to make a decision, I need to give up something, my career.
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And this happened… I said goodbye to the corporate life I’ve been dreaming of since I was little. I gave up my 5 years in college and those sleepless nights reviewing for board exams. I chose my family, my daughter.
I made my daughter the happiest little girl in the world with my decision. I have no regrets… seeing her bright smile when she comes home from school is already an achievement. I captured on video my 1st day as a SAHM, I waited for Gwen’s school service to arrive…
My most important work is to be a mom who is always there for my daughter, to #GoTheExtraSmile. I’m so happy I’m with her 24/7, I can provide with all her needs and guide her even at brush time with Hapee Kiddie Toothpaste just like the Team Kramer.
Its never a wrong decision to choose your children first. Mas masakit makamiss ng growing up moments nila kesa makaltasan ng ubod laking tax (char 😂)
The very reason why I gave my career over the children too is I cannot find a nanny that can take over when I work. You are doing a good job in doing so. ❤️
This is just one of the many sacrifices we make as parents, kaya saludo ako sayo sis. Sabi nga nila ang pagiging SAHM ang pinakamahirap na trabaho sa mundo, pero at the end of the day, our kids are always worth it. Isang ngiti lang nila, solve na tayo. Kaya smile din tyo mga stay-at-home moms.
Apir tayong mga SAHM sis 🙂
Naku, lodi kita sis, 3 kids sayo eh 🙂
hahaha, may hugot sa tax eh :p
naiyak akoo waah i have 3 kids now at kay eldest give up din ako. Dream ko din ung papasok kasi nuon iniisip ko i have a life outside, i was wrong . Mas buhay na buhay ako with them. More than receiving salary witnessing every milestones ❤️
Naiyak din ako sis while taking that video. Di ko pa nga na-upload yan, na-encourage lang ako ng contest ng Hapee toothpaste 🙂
welcome to the SAHM life mare. Touch ako dito. Ang saya saya ni Gwen, nakakaiyak!
Vinideo ko talaga yung first day na nasa bahay ako para antayin sya 🙂
What a wonderful gift to give her!
Nakakatouch naman po. .Ako po 3 kids na baby ko at the age of 22 sobrang hirap po pero kinakaya and masaya po ako pag nakikita ko slang masaya priority ko sla lhat wla ako favorite sknla lahat sla mahal ko.. ❤
Nothing can match the happiness in our hearts when we see our kids happy and smiling! You made the right decision choosing Gwen… sundan an si Gwen, Mare… 🙂
gusto ko na nga ng baby. Pwede ba manghiram 😀
I’m sure ang saya-saya ni Gwen, Tita Badet.
I agree sometimes we forget the the most important things in life are the simple things, like spending time with our kids. Kudos to all SAHM.
That sounds like you made the best decision for your family! I’m glad you enjoy it so much.
What a cute picture of you two!
Oo nga eh Ate Ykaie 🙂
much important is the memories while with them.. mas masaya ung pkiramdm na nakikita mo sila at nasusubaybayang lumaki.. nagbabago tlaga lahat pag nagkaank and famiky. sacrificed talga .
So sweet! As moms we always have to make sacrifices, no matter which way we choose. Being a SAHM can be so rewarding though!
-Jennifer
https://maunelegacy.com
Motherhood is full of tough decisions. Seeing my children’s beautiful smiles at the end of the day makes it well worth it!
So difficult to choose to let go of what could be for what’s right here. KUdos to you for doing it ! Best wishes.
THIS IS ME RIGHT NOW. I was crying yesterday. I thought it’s going to be easy. I just gave birth to my 2nd child. Looking at her, my heart is shattered each time I think that I’ll be back for work after holidays. But between my partner and I, I’m earning higher so what do I do? Now I’m looking for an online job while selling online. Sigh! 🙁
That’s my dilemma too, I wanted for us to have a comfortable life, not that my husband’s salary is not enough. It’s enough, but I want to have my own money, and a little extra for some leisure. Pero you know what, God will provide. He will bless your family more because of the sacrifices you made. Read my Related post about that Jonna, just pray and you’ll be enlightened.