For Stay at home moms who "don't get paid"

Some days you have to focus on "the little things", so you don't get discouraged.

The "No Pay" Mom

It's a 24 hour a day,
7 days a week,
365 days a year job.
There is no sick time,
No vacations to speak of.
Personal time off is a
15 minute hot shower;
once a day, if I am lucky.
Some days I feel
Scatter-brained
and unequipped.
And, if I have to say
"NO TOUCH" one more time
I think I will scream.
No- I don't earn a dime.
But, I get paid with
Wet, sloppy kisses
and sweet, beautiful smiles.
My reward is hearing
my husband say,
"You're a good mom"
My joy is a tight hug
from my boys-
for no reason at all.
Payment in full is
at the end of a long day,
with a room full of toys,
My boys just want to
Crawl up in my lap
And just sit with their Mommy.
My blessing is from God,
For giving me more than
All I could ask or imagine.
And, for all of this,
I Am Thankful.
No "job" could ever be offered
where I get paid more
than I already receive.

 

Sounds like a great job to me!

 

This is very sweet and so very true. You have great perspective!

 

This gives me goosebumps!!!!!!! Did you make this up or find it somewhere?

 

QUOTE(angeez @ Dec 3 2008, 03:47 PM) [snapback]1095924[/snapback]
This gives me goosebumps!!!!!!! Did you make this up or find it somewhere?


I made it up, the other day- feeling a little down about finances and how I can't "contribute". I was talking to my husband, saying maybe I should get a night job, he said are you kidding, you have a full time job already. His advice- just pray. So I did and as I was praying the next day, I just felt like God was showing me to trust Him and count my blessings. So, I did. Thank you for the goosebumps comment.

 

Sniff, Sniff...How wonderful! :wub: That's my job!!!