WAHM: It's not easy

"You're so lucky you get to work from home."

"I wish I could work from home, I would get so much more time with my kids."

These are two phrases I hear all too often.

The truth of the matter is, working from home with 2 kids is HARD! I know just how hard it is to be a WOHM, which is why when we realized we could make it work for me to be a SAHM, I jumped on the opportunity. But then you realize that you don't have a supporting income and you want to do something more. 

So I started It Works! in February 2012. I am still an IWG Distributor, I just work when I want to work, which isn't much due to lack of time right now. 

In November 2012, I was given the opportunity to become a Sales Rep for Horses Magazine and I jumped on it! I had tried so hard to get a position for Horses Magazine in 2009, so of course I jumped on it! We were still TTC after Loss, but this gave me a new focus and a new hope for the New Year. 

I LOVE my job. Never get the wrong impression that I don't. It's just HARD to keep sales up with 2 kids. Everyday there are new challenges that seem to prevent me from getting in a "full days" work. Between a needy 3 year old and a dependent 4 month old, the day flies by so fast. 

The grass isn't always greener. There are equal pros vs cons for each. I love that I get to be home all day, everyday with both my kids. I get to raise them. I get to make sure they are eating healthy, are being treated properly. But I get little to no adult interaction outside from my nightly talks with Ben. I don't get breaks from my children. I eat, pee, walk, sit with kids on me and around me, talking in my ear and demanding things. 

But when I WOH, I was always longing to be home. So I definitely much prefer being home and working. Who doesn't love the fact that I don't have to get out of my jammies if I don't want to? Or that I could work from my bed if I really so pleased? Even the not-so-fun fact that I save a ton of fuel by not having to leave the house unless absolutely necessary. That saves so much! Of course, by Friday the walls are closing in on me, but that's why we fill up the weekends with family activities!

Ok. I feel TONS better. I started this post feeling frustrated, tired, irritated and on the verge of a huge meltdown because I couldn't keep Bailey happy for 3 seconds. But with a little positive thinking, I feel so much better. 

So if you're thinking of becoming a WAHM, don't be discouraged, just know that it has some really awesome days but some really frustrating days as well! 

Here's a little cuteness to brighten your day =)

Until next time, friends