SAHM

While I was pregnant the idea of being a SAHM terrified me, I mean what would I say at parties if anyone asked what I did for a living? How would I be able to justify my existence without a job title to define me? It wasn't an option, I was defiantly going back to work and full time too. I had worked hard to get where I was as an IT manager and nothing was going to stand in the way of that. I now call this BE (before Edward)

AE (after Edward was born) I soon realised how crazy the above sounds as I instantly fell in love with my tiny baby boy. The full time position soon became a part time request and within a few months I had handed in my notice. Why, because I've come to realise there is more to this parenting role, I hesitate to call it a job because that implies work and Edward defiantly isn't that. It's not just about wiping his bum and getting him dressed, no, there is a whole world out there to explore and I want to help him do it. He fascinates me every single day as he learns a new skill and I love watching him grow. I am never bored, in fact I've started a vegetable patch, learnt how to knit, sew (although quite badly) still breastfeed and cook homemade food. I've learnt so many new skills, which I can hopefully pass down to Edward when he is old enough. I've never been so happy and contented and free. We practice attachment parenting, which seems to fit with my families ethos. So what do I say if anyone asks me, I proudly say I am Edward's mummy.
Here are some of the projects I've worked on!

Edward's Easter costume

Jam from blackberry picking and Marmalade

Jam from blackberry picking

Bread

Knitting