I thought maybe I would tell you all a little bit about myself as well, since I think we've acquired some new readers that I don't know personally.
I am 29 years old. I grew up in Fort Wayne, IN. I became a Christian 13 years ago when I was a junior in high school. I graduated from Indiana University with a degree in Spanish Education. I have been married to my husband, Ed, for 6.5 years. We spent the first three years of our marriage at seminary - I worked for 2 years and then stayed home the last year of Ed's school. We have lived in Indiana, North Carolina, California, and now Chicago. I have two sons. Samuel is almost 4 and Joel is 2.5. I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis 1 year ago. I have had 3 surgeries since then. I underwent a total colectomy (they removed my whole large intestine) and now have something called a J-Pouch. We would love to add more children to our family, but I am not able to start trying for another baby until next year. I stay home to care for my family and home. My husband works second shift, so he is home with our family during the day. Aaaaand, I can't really think of anything else to tell you. :)
I want to be really honest with you all this week about my feelings as a SAHM. I have my highs and lows, the things I'm grateful for and the things I resent. I really hope you will feel comfortable to share your comments with us. If you'd like to add something to the week or ask me a specific question, please leave your comment here or e-mail me leahpayne@hotmail.com. I am a really open person, so please feel free to ask me any questions this week that you are curious about - even if it is outside of the SAHM topic. I hope we can have a really fruitful week!
5 comments:
I love being a SAHM, except for the fact that I feel totally inadequate. I really want to provide my son (20 months) with a rich learning environment and a home where he feels love, security, fun...and where he can come to know the Lord.
Big ideals, no idea how to get there!
Okay, I love your title "A Payneful Week on POH". Makes me smile! I look forward to hearing your thoughts, and learning from others as well. I do have a question, stemming from the cartoon you posted--do you think it is easier for SAHMs to make friends? That is something that I am currently struggling with. It seems like just about the time I am in a good 'groove' with a friend, change happens (a baby is born, cold/flu season hits, people move/change churches/grow apart, etc). Anyway, I find it hard at times to make friends while staying at home. When I was working, I made friends with my coworkers (as my husband does now), and we were always around each other during the day. Now, it is different. Any thoughts?
I totally agree with Leah F. Sometimes it seems like I am all alone in my motherhood bubble a little too long... if I could interact with others every now and then-- and maintain those relationships, it would be awesome.
Leah,
We need to get together- seriously. I have felt/feel the same way. Our yard is fenced in so we can keep kids contained while we visit or maybe we can meet up at a park. Just a thought. :)
Steph
KC, I was already planning on touching on those subjects this week. I hope we can come up with some ideas for those ideals!
Leah F & company, I like the idea you are getting after. I will put together a post for tomorrow or the next day. Thanks for commenting.
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