While I was sitting with my feet up, eating bon-bons this afternoon, I happened to catch part of Dr. Phil. He mentioned reading some research that indicated that a stay-at-home mom worked the equivilant of two full time jobs in terms of energy exerted.
Actually, I was stuck in a chair with my S3 sleeping in my lap. His nose is all stuffy (allergies? - mine are really bad right now) and sleeping at an angle on me made him conk out. I figured I'd enjoy it while I can since it won't be long until he won't do that any more - and since he is my youngest....(so sad to think about)
When you said you want to use exercise your brain in other ways, I can relate. I think that is why I like to do my consulting gigs. It keeps me connected but also keeps my skills from getting rusty.
Your kids are lucky to have you home. I know that having my job eliminated was a blessing in disguise. To have this chance to be home, and maybe even turn this consulting thing into something permanent, may allow me to stay home even when they are all in school - who knows?
What do you do outside the home for you - are you able to carve out time for you? I know that that is one of the hardest things to do - whether working full time outside the home or staying at home. But the better we take care of ourselves, the better moms and wives we can be to others.
Anyway, you give me hope. Your insights and comments are valuable to me.
Thanks.
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