Im a SAHM, Stay-At-Home-Mom. A full time, hands-on, breastfeeding mommy to a 2 1/2 toddler boy, named Quillan at the same time a hands-on wife and home maker.

Before, I start my day a little late because we woke up just before lunch time. We sleep late, thats the reason why. Coz I suffered from insomnia, months ago. What I do during those times, the things I miss to do during the day, I complete during the night, like ironing the clothes, fixing baby’s stuffs, and cleaning some parts of the house. I find it easy and better because no one disturbs me coz everyone is asleep and Im the only one awake. By the time my son calls me for my breastmilk, I’m finished and can go straight to sleep. If I have nothing to do, I usually browsed the internet and surf until I feel sleepy. Then by daytime, after feeding my son lunch, I will do the laundry and other cleaning and cooking.

Recently, my son’s sleeping habit changed drastically. We moved to a new room that gives generous amount of light. He now wakes up very early in the morning when the sun shines up. I have to adjust because there is no one to take care of his needs but me. At 7 am he is awake. He will have me open the TV for his favorite DVD show, while he watches I prepare his breakfast, then we eat together. Daddy Cris will have a chance to join us when he also wakes up early but that seldom happens. We would play together for an hour. Then I will leave him with his toys so I could prepare food for lunch. I do the laundry once every two weeks thats why its is not a problem. I clean the house everyday. By late afternoon, when he gets up from his nap, we share bath. Another chance to bond together. Then we go out in the subdivision to meet his friends and play with them, that is if the weather permits. If not, we stay inside the house and play together, watch cartoons or his DVDs.

Time for myself? Im contented when I get to sleep straight 8 hours, or was able to get a nap if I dont. I enjoy the time given to me when I get to shop for some pair of blouse and pants, if the budget permits or just buying my favorite magazine.

Others say that motherhood is a 24-7 job, with no overtime pay and we’re not entitled to resignation.

It been like this for the last 2 and a half years. I never hired a nanny nor ask someone else to look after my son except my husband. Been traumatized by stories and one experience but thats another story.

At the end of each day, even if its a routine job, tiresome for those who are not used to it, I learn and discover new things. I appreciate the great rewards I get from doing this job,such as when my son gives me a hug and a kiss and tells me how much he loves me out of the blue. Or my husband praises and finishes his food that I cooked and prepared for him. Those were enough to keep me going and love more my role as a wife and mother 24-7.