It is exciting, scary, wonderful, tiring, mind boggling.....but there is one word that best says it all .....REWARDING!!!
For the past ten years, my children have been looked after by my mom and my helper....it was truly great...as I pursued my work commitments, travelled the world, had my breaks....my coffee/tea sessions...my manicure/pedicure appointments....all was well....I even managed to help my kids with their homework whenever I was in town....missed a couple of their PTA sessions...but it was ok...cause I could always email the teachers and find out how they were faring in school....missed a prize giving ceremony....missed a concert here and there....but it was ok.....it was alright....my kids knew I was there for them....whenever I was in town!
The first month I was at home.....all heaven broke loose! I was depressed, sad, angry, moody, irritated, grouchy....always grumbling at my husband (bless his poor heart)....suddenly so budget conscious ....the first word to come out of my mouth was always a NO...before I even hear the full request from my two great kids. Very scared to spend...cause you get this feeling that you have no money..even though by God's grace you are fine and well financially. It was not the picture that I had earlier painted in my mind...this blissful, happy, mother of two.....sacrificing my career and ambitions for my kids!
Until one day....when my eight year old son...sat me down...and told me straight to my face...."STOP FRETTING!.....Relax mommy....it will be alright!"
Boy....was he right! The day I stopped fretting and worrying....was the day I started enjoying being at home with my kids. I have learnt so much about both of them from the last two weeks....then I ever knew in the past ten years....as their mom.
I can proudly say that I now know....the latest and coolest hand shake in town.....which comes with a jiggle of the bum and a twist of the wrist....and not forgetting the head shake that travels down the arm...to finish it off!
My kids have now become my teachers.....and very wise ones...I must say!
