Any stay at home moms here who have kids in school full time? (meal, SAHM)

[GypsySoul22]

I feel like I am the only mother who doesn't work. My son is in school full time but due to his schedule (they seem to have off every other week!) I haven't gone back to work.

Now I'm thinking about it (if my husband gets this night job). Meanwhile being at home (no car) is boring. Today I took out my bike and it was great. We just moved here so I don't know anyone.

What do you gals do till the kids come home?

I'm actually looking forward to working if I can find a decent job. (easier said than done!)

[movingtohouston]

Before my youngest was born I had 4 blissful years of no children at home during the day. I too went a little stir crazy at first. I ended up with huge flower and vegtable gardens, I did all the yard work too when weather permitted it. I was outside most of the day. I got big into knitting for a time, made blankets, socks, hats etc... I taught myself how to cook better, baked a ton. I rode my bike alot too. It was nice to be able to just have time for myself. I enjoyed it immensely. I am really looking forward to having that time again here in a couple of years.

[SuzyQ123]

My daughter is in 3rd grade and I am a stay at home mom. I like being home on all the crazy days school is closed, if she gets sick, after school, and being home all summer with her. Everyone thinks its weird that I don't work, but in my grandmothers time it would have been weird to go to work. I will stay home as long as we can afford it. We only have one car, so I am stuck at home all week except for Monday when I drive my husband to work so I can keep the car.

I do seem to stay busy through out the day. I make breakfast everyday before my husband and daughter leave for the day. Then it's dishes, laundry, and cleaning. The I get dressed, call some girlfriends and my mom. I try to take a walk everyday in the afternoon. I also have time to work on some hobbies like cross stiching. I try to cook a good meal every night too. Then when my husband is home in the evenings we can have a peaceful evening because nothing needs to be done.

[treeg26]

My kids are in school full time. My husband has his own business and I do the "office" end of things from home. It doesn't take too much of my time except for in the Spring and Fall. Those times the phones are busy and I never know when it will ring.
I love being home. I have days that I get that "Bird in a cage" feeling. My husband comes home for lunch and there are days he doesn't have too much going on and we'll go see a movie or take a drive while the kids are at school. It's different for me because he isn't gone from 8:00 to 6:00 like a lot of husbands. He's in and out. I would like to find a hobby besides cleaning and laundry! I'm just not sure what yet. I've only been working from home for about a year. We also live in a new neighborhood so I don't know a lot of people here yet. I'm do think I'm going to join the ladies Bible study on Wednesday mornings. I know I'll really enjoy that!
The best thing is being here to send the kids off in the morning and being here after school. I know what they are doing and who they are playing with. That is priceless - especially now that they are getting older! In High School it will be even more important!!!

[irishmom]

I just went back to work this month. I have to say that it's hard with them in school...like you said they have several days off or half days each month, then if they are sick there is no one here for me to watch them. Once I finish the orientation on days I will be on night shift so I can be here if they need me during the day...it's the only way I can work and not be stressed about it. Hopefully in a few years when my little guy is older I can switch to days...but until then this is what works. I say stay home is you can, you and the kids will be much happier for it. Good luck to you.

[okaydorothy]

I work but also stay at home. How do I do it ; my office is at home. I own a pest control business and up to August of this year, we had it in an office. But it was a huge juggle ; bringing the kids to the office after school and some days we wouldnt get home until 9pm.
So we relocated the office part to my basement. So far it is wonderful. I am in my office at 6;30am, then the boys get up at 7am, get on the bus at 7;30 and get home at 3pm. At 3pm, I am home with them.
dorothy

[golfgal]

Up until a year ago I was a SAHM with kids in school--DS15 is a sophomore in high school and our twins are in 7th grade. We moved here a little over a year ago and before that I was too busy to get a job. I volunteered at school, church and in the community. I had a lot of friends and we did things together. Spring/summer/fall we golfed a lot. I rarely was bored. Since we moved I found myself in a similar situation as you, nothing to do so I got a job. I work in town so I can still haul kids to various activities as needed so that is nice. I would prefer to be a SAHM again because the housework really suffers , but I like my job too.

[GypsySoul22]

Thanks for the replies. Keep them coming !

[confusedTee]

this is so hard.......i had to take many prn positions due to my son's schedule..now since he has graduated i am still finagling schedules while working with his school and job possibilities..........that's one of the biggest reason i chose health care..it gave me so much flexibility..........