SAHM, what are you doing for YOU?

Hi Autumn! I got back into reading. It’s something that you can do at home while the kiddos are napping or in the evening. I also love cooking so meal prepping always walked that line of for me and productive

I won't be a SAHM unfortunately even though I would like to be. I'll be returning to work in April when my baby will be 9 months.
However for the time being while I am at home I've started doing jigsaw puzzles again. I do them mainly in the evenings when baby has gone to bed. But I sometimes manage while she naps too. It just makes me feel I don't just parent all day and have no time for myself. X

I’m a sahm but I’m still my own person, I still see friends I still have hobbies. So does he. My family only gives me 70% of my overall happiness. The other 15% comes from my friends that keep me sane and the other 15% from my hobbies. He goes bowling every Wednesday, see friends, goes fishing, golfing, poker. I have my salsa dancing twice a week, my exercise/hobby/outlet/social life in the one night. Maybe in a few years when I get good in my salsa I can actually start to teach. I’ve always had fitness classes- I did Pilates and Zumba from 4-18m pp. To pick up my keys and say “I’m going to go see Ange” or “im gonna go for drinks w Susan” or “I’m going to my dance lesson” (tues and fri) gives me the freedom I need as a wife and mum. Seems to be the type of mums I hang with (extroverts) but all my mum friends have an outside hobby they go to also.

Its hard to get "me" time I always enjoy a bubble bath with low lighting and just relax 😌

I was a SAHM for 21 years and it was the plan for me to be one forever. Sadly inflation had other plans. However I’ve always been my own person. Always made time for myself and my hobbies and never let motherhood become my personality.

I started to read and get into my hobbies again, but it’s hard to be consistent with it. I find the most relaxing time is when I write in my journal and listening to music.

I'm not SAHM as such as i work from home but look after 6 babies daily whilst working . I absolutely love studying so I take some online open university courses and I also every other week take 2hours do self some sleep care (nails , exfoliate etc )

I run stay and plays

I do senaory story sessions about a bear called bella who is autistic and her ear defenders make her go on adventures

I’m pretty pleased with just being a sahm but do sell beaked goods for me time and a bit of extra money. It’s something I plan to pursue big time once my kids are grown

I’ll start attending pottery classes next month. 🙌🏽 I think this will definitely give me something to focus on and pursue for the further future. I can bring the kids too, but maybe when they’re a little older. Being a SAHM has been very difficult for me as I haven’t had anything for myself in 5 years.