My Very First Post...Go Me!

So here goes, my very first post on my very own blog.  Honestly, I'm not sure how I have time to do this, but I'm going to chalk it up to "doing something for myself"...So, we'll see how often it gets updated.

I've been a stay at home mom for 3 1/2 years to Paddy (Sept. '07) and Micky (July '09).  I always heard about how difficult yet rewarding it was.  You just don't know until you do it.  I think if anyone actually experienced full-blown motherhood, they might reconsider applying for the job.  It's tough.  And it is a job.  Your bosses are demanding, whiney and juvenile.  They want to be constantly entertained and they don't care if you're sick or tired or haven't eaten all day.  On the up-side, they also don't care if you haven't showered or changed your clothes in 2 days.  You don't have a cubicle, desk, or any real work space of your own, yet you're responsible for the entire property.  There are no coffee breaks, paychecks, promotions, fun office gossip, and no pooping with the bathroom door closed.  Oh and the hours are 12:00am - 11:59pm Sunday through Saturday, with zero vacation days.  Who in their right mind would take this job?

Yes, I know, I am blessed, there are many people that are unable to have children that want nothing more.  I'm not complaining.  There is nothing more amazing than hearing my boys say "Thank you" because I taught them manners; seeing them help each other clean up because I taught them about team work; watching them kiss each other's boo-boos because I taught them compassion.  I do love my job.  I also love wine.