This Yiddisheh mama has a major confession to make. I’ve been holding this one in, so bear with me. It comes from a lifetime ago. You SAHM’s, like my Mrs., oh how I want to be you. Let me schmear (spread) some broad, sweeping caveats, loudly and clearly, that you, by far, have the single hardest job on the planet.
Dem, ikh visn. This, I know.
You may find me to be the schmegeggy (doofus, idiot). Hours suck. Pay worse. Days are ongoing and relentless. Sleep? Vos iz dos? (What is that?) Tantrums, bickering, and ‘hangry’ (tired and hungry) whining. The driving, the traffic, the geshrei-ing (yelling). There are enough scattered organic food scraps strewn across the car to easily feed a small city to enrage me. I am aware of the mistreatment and abuse you encounter. Selective deafness. Your voice sounds like the adults on any episode of Charlie Brown — Whaa whaa whaaa whaaaa whaaa… And, like the air they breathe, they take you for granted daily, hurling sweaters, trash, already-chewed gum, back-packs, boogers from their noses that they don’t ever pick, and whatever that was, that was stuck on the bottom of their boots at you on their way to play. Ewww. Disgusterous. The spills, messes, laundry, groceries and constant wardrobe changes. The lack of privacy and ‘me time.’ The lack of adult conversation. I feel your pain when a craft, carefully chosen with thoughtfulness and love, causes utter unhappiness, and you experience the ‘epic mom fail.’ Oy vey iz mir (OMG).
It’s this momma’s mishegas (craziness) for which I yearn. Who’s meshuggah (nuts) here? I know it’s me. I’m in awe of you and your daily sacrifices. I value you in ways society always overlooks. You have the charge of building little human beings that are kind and empathic in a world that is not.
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Hi, what an interesting post on how mum’s do a wonderful job, which sometime can be overlooked #dreamteam
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Thank you, for your kind words. It happens too much in the world. Like teachers, caregivers, moms and dads and all types of parental units don’t get the kudos they deserve. #dreamteam #hardestjobintheworld #bestjobintheworld xoxo
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Now that you got it off your chest, look at your shayne maidalach! They are worth everything!
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Oh how very right you are my friend! And, it does feel better to get it out! I am a very rich woman! ❤ ❤ ❤
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Oh you just reminded me of an old Odessa joke. A man is renting a summer house. The landlady is very strict: no kids, no pets! “A vade,- exclaims the man,- vu den?” On June 1sr, he arrives, and about a dozen kinderlach spill out of the car. “Gonif! – screams the landlady, – you said you had no kids!” “And where do you see kids? These are my diamonds!”
You are definitely very rich with two diamonds K”Y”H!
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You made me smile very big with this lovely comment! I am the richest woman in all the world! Danke! What a visual you gave me! xoxo
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It is the hardest job ever! but it’s worth it
#GlobalBlogging
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You are so very right! 😘 #globalblogging
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Just beautiful! Bravo mama very very well said and Beautiful shot too! 📸 Thank you for linking up to #PointShoot 📸
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Thank you lovely! And I’m loving #pointshoot 💕
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Oh good I am loving that you joined me 🌟
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Wouldn’t think of missing out! M’wah!
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Great post! The life of a parent, working or stay home, is hard, and kinda sucks some serious balls at times. (For lack of a better phrase) it’s awesome that you at least realize what both sides entail, and it’s super awesome that you can provide and give your Mrs. the chance to do what she does. Without a doubt, your girls are going to kick some serious arse in this world with the empowering and loving upbringing they receive! Hats off to you!!
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What you wrote, is just about the best words one on my end can hear/read! Thank you, for your kindness. I sure hope so! ❤
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#triumphanttales humans suck and i think the last lines about grwoing kind humans are the best we can offer the world.
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Yes, I agree. It is our job to do so, whether we work or not. Apparently, a whole generation of caregivers forgot that, and look where we are now? Oy vey. ❤
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Absolutely x
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Lovely photo there! My daughter likes to pick it up and then make a wish! It really is hard to be a SAHM and wrote a wonderful post. 🙂
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thank you, Ann. they make wishes every time, so some must come true since they keep believing. As always, thank you for your read, and your m=comments. It means the world to me! xoxo
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Wishing you a wonderful weekend, Lisa! One.more.day.(!) 😀
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YES! Just one more will do it! xoxox Ann! 🙂 ❤
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The challenge of parenting, whether a SAH parent or a Working Parent is always challenging. I was that SAHM for the first 8 years of my kids lives, and I do see it as a privilege to have been there for them, always. You put it beautifully as being a SAHM there aren’t many places where you’re championed & celebrated. Lovely post
#GlobalBlogging
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Thanks so much, Tracey. It is really a genuine jealousy! Yahoo for all the underappreciated, overworked, tired, cleaning, cooking, driving mama’s! That’s what our society should treasure. Not football stars! xoxo #GlobalBlogging xoxo
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Great post! Being a mom is the hardest job ever. And, you can never have any time off! But it is all worth it.
#bestandworst
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This linky sums it all up! #BestandWorst I would love the ability to do it… Lottery? Perhaps. Oy vey. Thanks Barrie! xoxo
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It is both the best and worst of times! I wouldn’t not be doing it though 🙂
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RIGHT? AT the end of the day, make one more deal, or one more memory? You win every time! Thanks so much for reading and commenting lovely! ❤
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Isn’t it amazing how we always yearn for what we don’t have, no matter how crappy it might be?! Haha! #stayclassymama
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Ah, the grass is greener syndrome! I so respect the position and love the ability to be with the kiddles all the time! JOY! ❤ #stayclassymama xoxox
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It is so true, stay at home parents are so undervalued! My hubby and I both work and do the stay-at-home thing part time so we get the best of both worlds. I hope we can keep it up for as long as possible! Thanks for joining us at #GlobalBlogging
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My pleasure! What a good way to work things out! Some day, this mama will be at home with them too! It can’t be soon enough! #GlobalBlogging xoxo
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Popping back to say thank you for linking up to #ablogginggoodtime 🎉 and Bravo again mama 🌟
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My pleasure, lovely! xoxox #ablogginggoodtime xoxo
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Can I just say how much I love the fact that you have used Yeddish throughout this post. Sorry totally random comment but it just had to be said! Thanks for linking up to #coolmumclub xoxo
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Nu? It’s my shtick! I love that you love it! May everyone love it! Yiddish is so much fun, and makes everything sound so much better! xoxo #CoolMumClub Hope you enjoyed your time away! xoxo
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Yes!! THIS!!! Being a parent is the hardest job in the world, but staying at home each day is just impossible some days!! #brilliantblogpost
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I had a feeling this was necessary for more than just me! Ty Laura! #brillblogpost 😘💕
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Love this Lisa- I was so proud to publish it on Suburban Misfit Mom.
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Thank you so much, that means more to me than you know! I’m proud to be in such a great group. Mwah! 😘💕
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Yes! So true. I am a Stay Home Mum and you have just made my day! It’s difficult, but it is so rewarding. Dare I say it, I found being a teacher much harder though… So kudos to all the teachers too! xx
#PointShoot
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Teachers come next in the line of heroes! Bravo! #pointshoot 😘💕
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my tot loves blowing these out too hehe
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I’ve had a particularly crappy week this week with a very mischevious and naughty little boy. He’s not like this all the time, he’s just testing me – big time! So I needed to read this, to remind me of all those wonderful things I have done and will do being his Mum that is with him as much as I can be. He starts school in September (sob!) and I am now making the most of this special time we have left together before he embarks on the next chapter! Thanks for linking up to #TriumphantTales, hope to see you again on Tuesday 🙂
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I’m glad this was timely for you! Wonderful how things like that just work out! Hope this week is better. And savor! #triumphanttales 😘
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What a great way to look at it!!
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
#FabFridayPost
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Thanks Jodie! 😘💕
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You rock Lisa – and so does your writing! Yep – it’s a tough job that many don’t get enough credit for. Sarah #FabFridayPost
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Thank you, Sarah! That means so much to me. Someday I will figure this all out — for now, just glad I found a way to get it out! ❤ #FabFridayPost xo
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When i was on maternity leave i dreamt of returning to work and couldnt deal with being at home 24/7. Now im at work I miss being at home all day. So now im upping my blogging game to reduce my hours to have the best of both worlds! I guess the saying “the grass is always greener on the other side” really applies to parenthood!!
Thanks for linking up to #TriumphantTales. I hope to see you back on Tuesday
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One day, I know I will work hard to get there, but I will be at home, and I will relish every beautiful and disgusting moment! 🙂 #TriumphantTales xoxo
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Popping back from #EatsleepblogRT
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Thank you lovely! #eatsleepblogRT 😘💕
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Such a great read. Mums whether they work or not are all wonderful. Thanks for linking up to #ThatFridayLinky
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Oh, thank you so much! I’m really just writing straight from my heart, and I think this one really resonates with the conundrum so many of us face. The difference here being, we are both moms, and both wracked with emotions. 😦 🙂 #Lifewith Girls #TriumphantTales Thanks os much for reading too! xoxo
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Beautifully put. It’s a hard job, but the most rewarding one in the world x
#Ablogginggoodtime
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Thank you, Alana. True that! #ablogginggoodtime 😘
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What a lovely post, parenting is not the easiest of jobs but probably the most undervalued yet rewarding! Thank you for sharing with #bigpinklink x
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My pleasure, Hannah. Thank you for your support 😘💕 #bigpinklink 💕
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Very well said and I needed to read this today 🙂 Beautiful post. Thanks for joining us today #FridayFrolics
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Always a pleasure to be here, lovely! #fridayfrolics 😘💕
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I think we all have days where we would happily swap. It’s so important to respect what one another do, and not play the I’m more tired / more stress/ worked harder game isn’t it. Love the balance you have in this post. Thanks for linking up to #FridayFrolics
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Thank you, Clair. Now for some life balance? 😘💕 #fridayfrolics
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I love your photo. I took one almost exactly the same last spring. Our kids are so precious – great post on the work of parents – whether they work outside the home or not!
~Jess
#EatSleepBlogRT
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Thank you, Jess! So appreciate your comments. #eatsleepblog RT 😘💕
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Really interesting read good outlook on mum’s being undervalued Thanks for linking to the #THAT FRIDAY LINKY come back next week please
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Dads too! Whomever where’s the stay at home hat 🎩 is the one! #thatfridaylinky
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Great post! That’s what mums do (or the parent staying at home with the children / running the home)! And if I was dad – or simply the one working outside the home all day, I’m sure I’d feel jealous too. And I’d want to get home and feel relaxed. But I’d probably come home to ‘the look’ too 😉 Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope to see you again next time!
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Thank you so much. It’s been a crazed week without any writing. Strep for all. Oy! I will be back!😘💕 #KCACOLS
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What an interesting and complicated glimpse into your thoughts. Being a parent is so challenging, and yet the best job in the world. Some of us just have extra jobs on top of that 🙂 Thank you for sharing with the #DreamTeam x
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My pleasure Annette. Love #dreamteam 😘💕
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I have not experienced as many emotions in my entire life as I have in my 17 months of motherhood. Some bad, some confusing, most amazing! Actually, that’s not entirely true. Pregnancy was a rollercoaster in it’s own right. #KCACOLS
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This journey of motherhood is one wild ride! Love ❤️ it so! #KCACOLS 🌈💜❤️😘💕
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I feel the same way sometimes, I think it’s definitely the hardest job in the world but also the most rewarding, right!? I can’t really say but when I’m with my son on the weekends I have massively stark highs and lows, but the highs are really high! Thanks for sharing with #StayClassyMama!
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Always a pleasure! #stayclassymama 😘💕
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I love this post about moms! #EatSleepBlogRT
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Thank you Heather! 😘💕❤️💜
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Well explained. There are pluses and minuses in either role, I think, but I can understand this. On the other hand, if you are the parent who isn’t doing the every day stuff with the kids, that makes you the ‘special’ one. The one the kids run to and make a fuss over, trampling the boring one they’ve seen all day out of the way in the process! 😉 Thanks so much for joining us for #FridayFrolics
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I suppose neither role is ideal when we both want to be there all the time. 😘💕 #fridayfrolics
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Yes, being a parent is the hardest job in the world. I think it doesn’t matter if you are a working mum or a stay at home mum, being a mum is just hard and we often feel underappreciated. It is totally worth the hard work though xx #BlogCrush
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Agreed 1000% 😘💕 #blogcrush
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Being a SAHM is definitely a hard job, especially when they’re super little, and I’m pretty grateful for my day job tbh! A witty post and a joy to read as always. Thanks for linking to #EatSleepBlogRT. Hope you join again next time.
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Thank you so much. It’s been a long hard week and I haven’t had two minutes to type one thought. Ugh. ❤️💜❤️ #eatsleepblogRT 😘
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It’s the hardest job, but it’s worth every emotion you go through #KCACOLS
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You have that right Kelly-Anne! We are lucky no matter how you see it! #KCACOLS
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Returning with #KCACOLS xx
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Thank you 😊 Alana! #KCACOLS 😘
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Best job in the world and probably the hardest! Lovely post #KCACOLS
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Thank you, Amie! I concur fully! Thanks for reading and commenting too! #KCACOLS 💕
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