homemaker

that's what i am now - or, well, almost.  but that's what i do mostly these days.  i've thrust myself into the beauty that is the domestic life.       

some of the women i know and love say to the domestic life - "it is what it is" - others say - "it drives me insane - get me away from my kids" - and yet others - "i like staying at home.  period." i didn't know which one of these that i would be - but i was certain that i could find an answer of one of my friend's responses or a combination of them.  although i desired to stay at home with my daughter and actively sought it out - it being part of a three year plan for us - i secretly feared that i would hate it and be completely lost (if after not wanting to work, i had decided i hated staying at home with my child, i would have feared that nothing in the world could fill that creative piece of myself that desires 'to do'). 

so i was quite pleased with myself this morning when i went out to collect the chicken's eggs and let them out of their coop to roam free in the backyard, i found myself giggling at the eggs that were still very warm from the chickens' bodies.  i had never collected the eggs fresh in the morning, (that formerly being hubby's unofficial 'job'), but only when hubby had not timed one of the chicken's schedules correctly or they were being stubborn about laying that day.  and by then they were ice-cold.  i just never thought about an egg being still warm from a chicken's body.  and it thrilled me so. 

simple pleasures - i've missed those.  it took so much more to make me happy and content in the past - always unhappy with something at work (my job was a pretty emotionally stressful job, if simple and mindnumbing a lot of the time).  it's nice to see the simple things again. 

today i'm cleaning the house, doing the laundry, cooking and watching a friend's baby boy.  and i'm really happy today. 

Comments

[bmc]

i can feel this. miss you. you are cute.

[Overwhelmed!]

That's awesome that you're enjoying being a SAHM thus far! Good for you and your family. :)

[Briana]

thanks for watching the bubs. Glad he's hanging out with you and Z and the warm eggs. :)
Its a mom's dream to have him stay in such an environment. You rock!

[shannon]

I love it too.
And that really surprised me.
But "I love it" does NOT mean "it's easy." And that's where I think a big distinction needs to be made by more people.

[Christine]

I must admit that I am a little jealous. You have a great kid, chickens in the backyard, a beautiful kitchen, and the time to cook dinner every night--many things I aspire to.

[Julie]

Definitely a twinge of jealousy here--but I'm so glad you're happy!

[CityMama]

So sweet. Glad to hear you are enjoying your time at home. As much as it frustrates the shit out of me sometimes, I realize that this is a time to be treasured and I truly try to make the most out of it. It's tough when you work from home, too, but you've just reminded to keep focused on the important things.

[erin]

wow!
I'm on day 2 of being a full-time on my own SAHM and it's KICKING MY ASS! granted, our daughter is only three months old, but I will hold out that egg gathering, cleaning and (gasp!) watching a friend's kiddo are things I might someday accomplish. right now i'd be happy to eat lunch before 3pm :)

[witchtrivets]

Add me to the jealous category. I mean, I am really happy for you. But still jealous.

[The Pajama Mama]

Yeah! I'm glad you're enjoying it! I wouldn't trade it for the world!

[shel]

sounds nice. :) enjoy it!

[Moxie]

Erin, yeah. 3-month-old and toddler are not even in the same hemisphere.

Such a nice image of the eggs. Thanks.

[StudentNurseJack]

This is a beautiful post. You ooze contentment through your words.

Winey/SNJ (friend of bmc)