I know that I am going to regret writing this since it's about 11pm and I need to be up at 4am and also have an angry pile of laundry that needs folding...and tomorrow's dinner needs to go in the crock pot overnight...but I had to write this one...
After baking my first batch of homemade chocolate chip cookies this evening (I know....it warms my cheeks and makes me giggle to say this and admit that I had so much fun), I coincidentally came across a blog entry that a friend of mine had written titled: "Indulging Our Passion" at http://www.inspiremama.com/
I read this entry and reflected on my last post about there being more to SAHMhood...
She hit the nail right on the head.
That post was all about taking care of ourselves as mothers and wives...
Not indulging so much in SAHM/motherhood that we overlook ourselves as woman...
Indulging in the things that we hold near and dear...
Filling up our tanks so that we can continue to take care of the ones we love...
Nurturing our inner and outer selves....
Versus...
Sacrificing who we are and what makes us happy...
She posed a couple of really good questions on her page about discovering our passions which made me think...
What are my true passions?
I think part of my SAHMhood resistance is centered around my upbringing...
A bunch of woman who cooked, cleaned, took care of children, and served their husbands but did little else...
While I appreciate their efforts and how well they've taken care of me...
I always knew that I wanted to do more...
But there is a bit of a woman in me who is passionate about taking care of and nurturing her family's needs...and most important...whose passionate about taking care of herself while forging strong bonds with her children.
(I just want to do it wearing black lace, red lipstick, a fresh manicure and high heels...)
But seriously, tonight I rediscovered my passion for baking that honors a family tradition, shares time with my daughter incorporates my growing passion for photography (I'll take pictures of everything we make) while also creating delicious treats that my entire family will enjoy!
I didn't have on any lace while doing it but...it was a great time!
What's your passion?
After baking my first batch of homemade chocolate chip cookies this evening (I know....it warms my cheeks and makes me giggle to say this and admit that I had so much fun), I coincidentally came across a blog entry that a friend of mine had written titled: "Indulging Our Passion" at http://www.inspiremama.com/
I read this entry and reflected on my last post about there being more to SAHMhood...
She hit the nail right on the head.
That post was all about taking care of ourselves as mothers and wives...
Not indulging so much in SAHM/motherhood that we overlook ourselves as woman...
Indulging in the things that we hold near and dear...
Filling up our tanks so that we can continue to take care of the ones we love...
Nurturing our inner and outer selves....
Versus...
Sacrificing who we are and what makes us happy...
She posed a couple of really good questions on her page about discovering our passions which made me think...
What are my true passions?
I think part of my SAHMhood resistance is centered around my upbringing...
A bunch of woman who cooked, cleaned, took care of children, and served their husbands but did little else...
While I appreciate their efforts and how well they've taken care of me...
I always knew that I wanted to do more...
But there is a bit of a woman in me who is passionate about taking care of and nurturing her family's needs...and most important...whose passionate about taking care of herself while forging strong bonds with her children.
(I just want to do it wearing black lace, red lipstick, a fresh manicure and high heels...)
But seriously, tonight I rediscovered my passion for baking that honors a family tradition, shares time with my daughter incorporates my growing passion for photography (I'll take pictures of everything we make) while also creating delicious treats that my entire family will enjoy!
I didn't have on any lace while doing it but...it was a great time!
What's your passion?
Great post Latwan! This topic is so important for women, mom, wives etc.
ReplyDeleteThe pictures are great! I can see your passion for photography and baking. It makes me want to get down and dirty with some cookie dough. Maybe I can sew an apron for you with a little lace on it.
I know what you mean about thinking about being a SAHM with thoughts of how women in our past did it. One of my grandmothers was practically a slave for my grandfather. It was sickening but...I have come to appreciate the care and love she put into her cooking, cleaning etc. She did have a passion for homemaking.
I'm so glad you got your camera!
Right now, my passions are for dance & yoga, making things, cooking & eating and photography.
I would love to have an apron with a little lace...only of it's black lace of course! LOL!
ReplyDeleteI love what you said here. Being a SAHM has its challenges. I am forever forgetting myself until I am about ready to break. I think it is so important to remember to take care of ourselves as well. Thanks for posting this.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your comment Sonora!
ReplyDeleteI can completely relate to forgetting to take care of yourself.
Initially, I was so engourged in being a SAHM, that I often forgot to take care of myself until I became a screaming lunatic who in one day, had more meltdowns than my 5 year and her 4 best friends combined.
I hope that you get time (even if you have to schedule it) each day, to do one thing that you absolutely love and that replensihes your tank!