Yes, it is a JOB!

I am really tired of the debate about working moms and stay at home moms. Yes, I might not work a "normal" 9-5 job, and no I do not make any money ( although I should) but I do have a JOB. I have done the 40 hours a week and the stay at home mom thing and staying home is more exhausting to me. I think all moms can agree that you NEVER have enough time to clean the whole house, or finsih all the laundry, and that some nights you do not care that there are toys are the floor. But just because I do not go to an office or anywhere else to collect a paycheck that does not mean I dont work.
I am up every morning feeding 3 children which I do throughout the day. I am wiping poopy butts and changing diapers. I am loading and unloading the diswasher, washing machine and dryer throughout the day. I am a nurse when my kids are sick or hurt. I am a shoulder to cry on when they are upset. I am always figuring out new crafts or outings for us to do. I am a coach/cheerleader when it comes to their sports. I am a teacher. I am an accountant. I am a chauffer. I am a maid. I am a listener ALL.DAY.LONG. ( news flash..once kids start talking they do not stop)I am the one that gives them baths. I am a personal shopper when they outgrow their clothes. I am a supervisor to make sure no one hurts themselves or someone else. I am a refree of their fights over toys.I am a stay at home mom.
This is my life and it is one I am blessed to have. I am very lucky that my husband makes enough to cover our mortgage and other bills so that I can stay home with our kids. But yes it is a job. It does have its perks like an other job. I get hugs and kisses throughout the day. I get to hang out at the park when it is nice. I get some quiet times when kids are napping, and sometimes I get to nap as well. I do not get a paycheck and I am okay with that. So for anyone that thinks this is easy and stay at home moms do nothing all day long I would love for you to take over for a week, I'll go on vacation, and then you tell me this is not a job.