I guess you never know what fate has in store for you, right? It turned out that the hubby was sent to Sweden for a good 5-year period and I ended up quitting my jobs (yes, I had two jobs at that time) to fly over and join him after his first year. Things moved rapidly from there and before I knew it, I had become a mom and I went through the first few years of motherhood in a home away from home.
So I suppose you know how my story went on from there. We returned to the tropical island when I was in my third trimester with the second child, I had then become a full-fledged SAHM and was more adept at changing diapers than churning out Excel sheets, I had absolutely no desire to join in the rat race or climb the corporate ladder and I had only one wish in my mind - to be the one to look after my kids.
While I might not have many fortes (I am terrible at geography, politics and have zero sense of direction), eight years into this journey, I guess I can safely say that I am doing not bad in this role of a SAHM. Or rather, I just try to be the best I can be. Yes, even with three kids and no helper, I've not gone bonkers (yet), I've no intention of giving up and surprisingly, I go to bed with a exhausted body but a happy, thankful heart.
Remember I mentioned that I've been wanting to start a series on something that is heartfelt and means a lot to me? Yup, what else can it be other than to share on my SAHM journey, a journey that has seen its ups and downs, a journey that is tough and mind-boggling yet gratifying and fulfilling, a journey that brings me so much laughter and tears, joy and sadness, hope and despair that I feel like my emotions are constantly all over the place, a journey that is like no other I've been on and cannot be described, only felt.
Yes, I know I've written many posts on it before but here's the thing - I still have sooooo much more to share! So, I'm hoping to make this a lasting series and I'll be adding on more pages as my SAHM story continues to unfold.
This series will be divided into three broad categories, namely:
Reflections of a SAHM
-> This will be where I share my innermost thoughts and let out my emotions. Good or bad, happy or sad, I just hope to keep it real.
Tips from a SAHM
-> I'm not an expert and I'll never be the perfect mom but we can always learn from each other. So I'll be sharing some tips and advice that I've learned along the way.
Life as a SAHM
-> In hoping to document more of our family moments, I will be sharing more pictures and anecdotes from my everyday life as a mom.
Hereby, I just wanna say thanks to those of you who've been reading this blog all along, especially to those of you who wrote in to share your stories too. Thank you for all your encouragement, it means so much more than I can say. I hope that some of these heartfelt posts will resonate with you, strike a chord or two or come in handy for you someday.
Let the story begin...
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Reflections of a SAHM
Is motherhood all rainbows and butterflies?
Why you should never call me a Tai Tai
"What's a stay-at-home mom worth?" on Talking Point
A year older as a SAHM
10 things I've learnt from my kids
Tips from a SAHM
8 ways to be a happy SAHM
How to be a SAHM and not feel like a bum
15 tips to dining out with young kids
12 tips to traveling on public transport with young children
Life as a SAHM
Through the eyes of my child
Happiness is.. getting used to the chaos
Remembering I'm still me...
Happy reading! And remember, while you might not be the perfect mum, you will always be the BEST mom for your children. So let's rock it, fellow mummies!
P.S. For the record, being a mom of three is..... AWESOME! Yup, never regretted biting off more than I could chew. And to be honest, if I have more hands and legs (and money), I would actually hope to have half a dozen kids or more. We are good for now though and these three kids are what make my life whole. And messy. And chaotic. And never a moment's peace. Welcome to the life of a SAHM!