I wanted to blog about something but I’m afraid it might take more than 600 words to say what I really want. I also didn’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings so I’m cutting it short.

The day you became a mother, a baby’s life and how it will survive depends on you. No matter how tired you are, how sleep deprived you are, none of these things matter if your baby is being neglected.

I know I rant about not being able to sleep, how I want my ME time but the truth is, you just don’t have a choice. You just do what you can to keep it together. You can get a break from a nanny, your husband or parents but you, the mother is still the best caregiver for your child.

I’ve read in a forum about a mom who complains about being too tired when she gets home from work. She didn’t want to take care of her baby anymore because she’s just too beat to do anything. She was asking if it’s okay for the baby to stay with her yaya 24/5 since she takes care of the baby during weekends. Sorry but that’s just a load of crap. Well, she asked.

I was told plenty of times that it’s easier for me because I work from home. I can lie down anytime I want, sleep, rest, and watch TV etc. Yes, I can do all that IF I’ll ever find the time. Juggling a baby / toddler wanting your attention every minute and meeting deadlines at work is not something everyone should take lightly. I understand how tiring it is to go out of the house and work in a real office. But still, you have a break from being a mother. You can be yourself, focus on your tasks and take long lunches if you like. You had your time, eight hours and more if you count travel time, so I guess taking care of your babies when you get home won’t be asking too much.

I’m not saying that SAHM / WAHMs are better than working moms because they’re not. Both are doing the best they can to raise their children and still manage to put food on the table. I’m just talking about women who seem to conveniently forget that a child needs them. You go home early if you can, your kids need you. Play with them as much as possible. They will not remain children forever. I’m not the greatest mother but I don’t consider taking care of my child when I’m tired, or worse sick, a problem. It’s just something that you have to do.

I know I said short, but this is too long already.