I am SAHM, SAHM I am

(Poem written in homage of Dr. Seuss.)

I am SAHM, SAHM I am.

That SAHM I am!

That SAHM I am!

A stay-at-home mom is who I am.

Do you stretch a dollar and pinch pennies?

I do stretch a dollar and pinch pennies.

I even cut coupons to pinch pennies.

Do you carpool to save on gas and time?

I do carpool to save on gas and time.

I even cook and clean all the time.

I am SAHM, SAHM I am.

A stay-at-home mom is who I am.

Would you drive your kids everywhere all day long?

Would you teach them right from wrong?

I do drive my kids everywhere –

To church, grandma’s, and to cut their hair.

I do drive my kids all day through –

From school, soccer, and playdates, too.

I do give them good advice.

I do teach them to be nice.

I do tell them not to shout.

I do tell them not to pout.

Would you choose a career over your kids?

Not today.

Not tomorrow.

Not the next day.

Not any day.

I would not change a thing.

I would not give up a thing.

I am SAHM, SAHM I am.

A stay-at-home mom is who I am.

-- Mimi Hoang Kuehn



FOREVER MY FRIEND

When there were hardships and sorrow, you were there to lend an ear.

When I got into trouble, you made them disappear.

When someone ridiculed me, you were there to defend.

You were there for me because you are forever my friend.

Though we have known each other for only a short time,

We have gained a friendship that lasts more than a lifetime.

Every time I needed you, you were there to the end.

I can always confide in you for you are forever my friend.

You showed me an important lesson, which is always to dream.

You said to always strive for them, no matter how hard it may seem.

You shared your emotions with me and you never kept them pent.

These are the reasons why you are forever my friend.

I am so sad to have heard of the tragic news,

The news of death that was laid upon you.

I will forever miss you for I will never see you again,

But you will remain with me forever, my friend.

– Mimi Hoang Kuehn

As a mom, I'm still learning my "ABC" (A Busy Child)

One of the first things we teach our children is their ABCs. As our children learn, we as parents are learning as well. What I've learned most from my busy children is the ability to LAUGH (Listen, Appreciate, Understand, Give, and Help).

For example, I had written an alphabet story (see below) for my little girl. I hope to give this to her on her birthday so that she and I can read it together. I want her to not only know the alphabet, but also remember the words so that she won't ever forget how amazed I am of her and her brothers.

(Note: the silouhette images are partially created from stock images.)