Whining, Wine-ing & Winning

Mommin’ Ain’t Easy

What’s something most people don’t understand?

What’s something most people don’t understand?

That being a stay-at-home mom is actually a full-time job. I don’t clock in. I don’t clock out. I don’t get sick days. No PTO. No “I’ll circle back tomorrow.”

I homeschool—but not in the color-coded, gold star chart kind of way. I put on YouTube for Spanish and sign language lessons. I handle art, music, and the important stuff like flashcards for numbers, colors, animals, and whatever object she’s currently obsessed with.

Some days it looks productive. Some days it looks like watching “dogs” (101 Dalmatians) for the third time and calling it a lesson in disguise.

It’s not perfect. It’s not structured. It’s real life. No, I’m not a Red Bull–infused day camp counselor handing out cookies and juice boxes with a whistle around my neck. I’m just a mom… figuring it out as I go. Teaching, guiding, redirecting, surviving. All day. Every day.

And if you’re wondering… yes, I’m underpaid and overworked—and the benefits are totes unmatched.

Cheers to the moms holding it down after another successful day of unpaid, full-time employment. Let’s wine-d down together… because we deserve all the credit.

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  1. Anita Avatar
    Anita

    Mommin’ is the most influential job on the planet. It is not easy no matter how you look at it. Mothers have the most power. May you be blessed!!

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    1. Lindsay Bloomer Avatar
      Lindsay Bloomer

      Thank you Anita…🥹 May you be blessed as well! Have a wonderful weekend my friend!

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  2. David Pearce Music Reviewer Avatar
    David Pearce Music Reviewer

    So true. My wife and I shared duties at home with one of us going to work and one of us looking after the children full time. It was the hardest, most rewarding and most enjoyable job I’ve ever done. I wouldn’t change those 4 or 5 years for anything.

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    1. Lindsay Bloomer Avatar
      Lindsay Bloomer

      Same here, I might complain on the stressful days but they’re all a lesson learned. Cheers to you my friend!

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  3. @1942dicle Avatar
    @1942dicle

    Staying At Home -period- being a glorified Hausfrau or in polite words- a homemaker with or without a child- is also the same. Ladies, listen UP; if you are not one for working for others, build your own career at home. Stand out, be noticed, be proud.

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    1. Lindsay Bloomer Avatar
      Lindsay Bloomer

      I hear you! There are so many different paths for women at home. For me, this season is all about my daughter and the day-to-day of mom life—but I respect the hustle in building something too.

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