The interesting thing is that many of things are still the same, but I do them without as much assistance. :-) It's hard to say in a nut-shell, what I do all day, as it changes daily. I'm certain I will figure out more of a routine as time passes.
Mr B & I had decided when Ben was born that I would stay home with the kids. That didn't change when Chloe arrived. We still agreed on our decision for me to stay home after both kiddos were in school. With Mr B's ever-changing schedule, I need to be the consistency for him & the kids. Being a wife and mother are very much a priority & a privilege for me. I am going to continue doing exactly what God intended for me to do.
I'm incredibly blessed to have a husband that supports & values my role in our family so very much. I'm forever grateful to be with the kids all that I can. I want to give them the very best of me when they are home & that means getting all that other stuff done during the day. Time passes so unbelievable quick. Before I know it, it's time to get the kids.
For those inquiring minds, here's a glimpse of just a few of things that I do during the day:
- take the kids to & from school (Mr B helps as he can)
- put the puppy out to potty
- groceries
- clean
- laundry (some things don't change)
- put the puppy out to potty
- volunteer at Ben & Chloe's school
- eat lunch w/ Ben & Chloe (& other fun things like that - they love it)
- chart audits for an insurance company (able to set my own hours)
- go to the YMCA & take care of myself (something that I did quite poorly the past 8 years).
- clean up potty - need to put puppy out sooner.
- run errands
- cleaning out closets - hide your favorites - mama is in the mood to donate (one of my many projects while the kids are in school)
- empty backpacks, do homework, & listen to all their stories from the day
- take care of house, yard, pool, esp when Mr B is unable
- take Ben to soccer & soon to take Chloe to gymnastics
- back to having some quiet time to read & do a Bible Study
- home w/ the kids when they are sick
- plan meals & grocery lists (definitely a work in progress)
- and maybe I mentioned it before - take the puppy out
- stop being a night owl & get more rest (I ain't as young as I used to be).
I finally like the idea of being asked what I do all day. Now that I'm over my funky mood, I appreciate the concern & curiosity. I gotta go, it's late (#21), and the puppy is out (#2, #6, #20).
Love to all....Mrs B
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