to enjoy being a SAHM so much?

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Surely if I'm loving every second of it, I'm doing something wrong.

I love cleaning.
I love cooking.
I love waking up at 6am (as opposed to getting in from work at 6am!).
I love sitting in my pajamas watching Eastenders.

Am I a despicable affront to feminism?

If you're enjoying it, and you can afford not to work, then YANBU.

It doesn't suit everyone - I don't think I'd enjoy it myself, especially once they have started school. Even when they were little, I enjoyed having a couple of days at work mixing with adults.

Thanks Giraffes. Due at the end of February :)

I returned to work recently and i do really enjoy my job, but i miss the freedom of doing what I want when I want.
My dd is 16 so I was more a stay at home because I wanted to, rather than needed to mum.
I only work p/t but oh how i relish my days off! If you can afford it, it is fantastic!

I love love love it. We do have just the one though, and he is a delight. A happy, sweet, charming little toddler. He is not quiet, he is wilful, opinionated, busy and feisty, but I find it a pure pleasure being his parent.
I don't find it relentless at all. I don't miss adult company at all (except DH's when he's at work). I don't miss working one little bit.
I don't like cleaning though. I do like a clean house.

I'm glad you said that MsVestibule, like Annakins I am SAHM to a very demanding toddler and a small baby. I really do find it relentless at the moment and I don't think it's helpful to say that those of us who don't love every minute are being martyrs. I love spending time with my ds when he's being pleasant, but dealing with frequent tantrums when you're still doing night feeds IS bloody hard work, much harder than a day at the office in my opinion. I'm so glad to hear it gets easier!

It gets easier my eldest was hard work (still is) but I got out and about everyday it was the only way she is six and she still needs daily outing even if just a walk!

I love my paid job, I consider it a career and I feel strongly about keeping my financial security.

But

I found being a sahm much easier and enjoyable. Wish I could do it forever. It was great when my only deadline was getting dcs to school on time.

Good for you, OP!
Personally, I hated it and we are all much happier now I'm back in work full time.
Wouldn't the world be a boring place if we were all the same, as me ol' Nan used to say.

YANBU - it's always good to be happy with your lot!