My Biggest Mistake as a Work-at-Home Mom

My biggest mistake when I first became a work-at-home mom was forgetting why I wanted to work from home: to be with my kids. In those early days, I got so caught up in being successful and making money that I’d be glued to my computer throughout the day.

I’d take breaks, but every demand of motherhood felt like it was interrupting my main mission: work and feeling like I could make something of myself.

I had a couple of social media clients. It was enough. But I wanted more. And more. Until, I may as well have sent them away during the day to work.

My dream of working around my kids became a nightmare of failing at both because my priorities and fears got all tangled up into something truly chaotic and so stressful.

If I could go back, I would have kept two low-maintenance clients or one bigger client. $1,800 a month is all I needed. And I could have been a present mom enjoying my kids with that.

I’ve learned now, but I wish I’d learned sooner!

Don’t make my mistake. Do what you have to do, but remember why you’re doing it. Create a motherhood you can live happily in.

Does that mean running an in-home daycare? Working at night? Does it mean moving somewhere more affordable?

Motherhood is a lot all on its own. It takes a ton of brainpower. Be gentle on yourself. They do grow up. These are the good old days.

 Bunmi

“And lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:20

This verse is from Jesus. Few really understand what we go through as moms. Even husbands really don't know the scope of what we do all day and the emotional load . But Jesus sees our hearts and I’m convinced God is the biggest girl dad. He loves His sons of course, but sees us girls like no one else does. Ok gotta unload the dishwasher!