FUN

Wow, Time Flies!! Everyone knows this but as a Mom you seem to really notice it. It seems like just yesterday I had my old job, working M-F 9-5{not so fun}. Wow, that sure has changed. I love it. I get so much more time with my friends, and of course my little man gets to go play in new and exciting places with his little friends. I still work, but much less. I think it is so important for Moms to have other "mom" friends, I love love love my best friend { I think my husband is getting a little jealous of her} We have so much in common, and we really don't care that our conversations have changed from nights out and vegas trips to cooking tips and coupon deals. I can talk to her about anything and she won't judge me, she is in the same place in her life and understands me in ways a hubby just can't. Yes I love talking to my husband, but I can't talk to him about all my little stresses because he doesn't realize what I go through everyday with my son. I love every experience, but it sure does have its stressful moments and sometimes{okay all the time} it is nice to vent to a friend, and it is nice to have a friend who can vent back and give advice, or support{and doesn't mind the constant phone calls}. And it is really nice to be able to support other "mom" friends too. Well, I hope that I support my "mom" friends, I try too. No one has all the answers, but you seem to pick up some tricks along the way,so it is nice to share, or feel like you at the very least offered some "venting" time {which can make any Mom feel better}Since time goes by so fast I want to enjoy it, and I want to spend it with friends and family. I am glad my work life has changed, I am less stressed, have greatly improved my relationships, and can have FUN with my son. I love having fun, and I want my son to have plenty of it. When I was working all day long it was hard to always make it fun for my son, you can only play with the same toys in so many ways! And I am sure he thinks mommy is more fun when she isn't stressed about work. And I am sure my husband loves having the house clean, laundry done, and dinner ready every day when he gets home. There are a lot of perks to working less, the only downfall is the money {duh} But is the extra money worth being stressed out and having less fun raising your child? I don't think so, I rather stick to my couponing and save when we can{winning the lottery wouldn't hurt}. I want to have FUN FUN FUN, because why shouldn't I?

Kelly Callahan