Why I Love Being A WAHM

The call of the corporate world is back again and while it is tempting to dip my toes, I can't help but wonder if I will be doing the right thing. I turned my back from my 8-5 job a year ago and while online and freelance writing jobs are hard to come by, my family and I seem to be coping.

If I go back, will I be able to see my son grow up? Will I be able to watch him learn how to glide, bob, and dive? Will I be able to see his face glow whenever he sees my smiling face by the guard after school?

With his new best friend at swimming class

For the past four years that I've been a mother and working in a demanding corporate job, I have missed so many things. My former yaya was the one reporting to me that my son did this or he learned about this and to be honest, these reports killed me inside. I was not in my son's life.

So when I was able to find a sort-of stable online job, I grabbed the opportunity and became a WAHM (work-at-home mother).  At first, I felt liberated --- I am free to do whatever I want, whenever I want.

I learned how to drive, which was something I was too afraid to try for the past 30 years of my life. I learned a new hobby (which is bento making). I was able to blog again.

Took lessons at SMART Driving School SM San Mateo

Day 4 bento: failed attempt (became TMNT instead LOL)

Day 5 Bento

But, best of all, I was able to work and be with my child 24/7.

I was able to attend all his school activities last year. I was able to make him his Halloween costume. I was his plus one at his first ever field trip. I was present in all of his plays and performances.

Mother and Child activity at ISYC 

Career Day at ISYC 

Trick or Treat as Cat in the Hat (DIY) 

Field Trip at The Fun Farm at Sta. Rosa 

DO RE MI Musical Play at the AFP Theater

I was there with my husband during his Moving Up Ceremony, from Junior Nursery to Kinder (he skipped one level). I was able to see him grow into the young man I've always wanted him to be.

Moving Up Ceremony at ISYC (3.10.16)

Today, whenever I see my Z being friendly and sharing his baon or simply laughing his heart out, I have no regrets that I left my career as a Senior Underwriter at one of the top life insurance companies in the country. For me, my son is worth all the sacrifices I've made as a mother, a wife, and a woman.

I love you to the moon and back, for always & forever, Z!