I am not the work-at-home veteran in our home. My husband is. In fact, my husband has been working from home longer than I have, and he has taught me so many lessons about balancing the work-at-home lifestyle. I’m very grateful to him for doing so, because I see just how great a guy he is!
My husband is not an “out there” type of guy. He’s not loud, but he has an endearingly annoying sense of humor. (“Endearingly annoying” is my definition of “corny.” **smiles**) He supports the fact that I work from home, and was actually the one who inspired me to make the leap from office to home office a few years ago, when I quit my last job.
But you know what? It’s not systems and productivity aids that help keep me afloat as I work. Really, it’s my husband who is the secret weapon behind my work-at-home success.
A lot my work these days involves meeting with clients, which sometimes takes me out of the house. During client meetings and blogging engagements, my hubby is always there by my side. He is my driver, my bodyguard, my tireless companion, my sounding board, my supporter. He’ll wait for me while I’m in a client meeting, and make sure I get from one appointment to the next. Even if I tell him that I’ll be OK taking public transport, he insists on taking me around town, when I need to.
I’m very thankful for my hubby. I feel so blessed that he supports my work-at-home endeavor, even if it entails going out on meetings across town some of the time. When I’m at home and he sees that I’m uptight because of work, he gently reminds me to take things slow, relax with him and our son, and get my mind off things for just a while. He keeps me steady, in touch with reality, and makes me want to be a better mom and wife every single day. It doesn’t take much from him: a hug, a cuddle, a tickle. But these little acts of kindness are the fuel that keep me going as a work-at-home mom and wife. And I’m super grateful that I’m a recipient of this type of support and love.
Honey, I love you. Thank you for being so awesome.
What makes your hubby swell? Do share!
Hi Martine. This is such an inspiring post. Lucky you for being blessed with a wonderfully supportive husband.
I am so glad I found your blog (thanks to Momcenter Weekend Planner for featuring your WAHM workshop). I registered hopefully there are slots available
Hope to meet you in person
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Aw. This is so heartwarming Martine, and inspirational. Thank God, truly, for supportive husbands! <3
How lucky you are to work at home and have such a supportive husband. And your son benefits too — both of his parents are raising him instead of a daycare center
Hannah P.S.
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Sounds like you have an amazing husband there. Mines pretty special too.
Simply wonderful!
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How blessed to have such a strong support system! I hope to be able to be a work at home mom and know that my hubby’s support will be essential in making that transition. Until that day comes, I love reading encouraging stories like yours.
Visiting from SITS!
~ Ferly
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What a sweet post. Happy SITS Day. I definitely don’t tell my husband enough how much I appreciate him.
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I don’t have a hubby, but do have a small at home business that I work part time when I’m not working my full time job. A good support system is very important!
Happy SITS Day!
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Lucky lady! And what a lucky husband to have you sing his praises. I’m sure he is so blessed by hearing your praises.
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You are a lucky woman! I’m glad I have such a great guy too, after 24 years together, I still smile when I hear him pull in the driveway. So I feel pretty lucky too! Stopping by from SITS.
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aww that is so sweet! you two are lucky to have each other. happy sits day!
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Ah, this reminds me much of my husband to be! My fiance is my number one supporter in all I do! It really is the greatest thing ^_^
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I love your blog about your husband and am happy to share what makes my husband swell. He once told my obstetrician that all work is worth doing when asked if he would be helping with diapers. It was the 70′s and not all men did help. It sounds as if your husband also believes all work is worth doing when he takes you to your appointments.
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Love the work at home post!! awesome!!
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What a wonderful husband and how wonderful you are…so full of a grateful heart. Hope you are having a fabulous SITS day. So glad you were featured. Those little kindnesses are the things that keep us going – I so agree.
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I forgot to wish you a Happy Sits Day. Enjoy your special day!!
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That is so great that your husband is so supportive. Good for you for letting him know you appreciate him!!
This is a beautiful tribute to your husband. You are blessed.
I am grateful that my husband has always felt that providing for our family was his job and supported my desire to be a stay-at-home mom, even when that meant we scrimped.
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Sounds like you have a wonderful husband. It makes life so much easier when you have a supportive spouse. I work from home too. My husband keeps me sane!
Happy SITS Day!
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I love how you and your husband support each other!! Working from home can make it tough to keep things balanced – I’m glad he helps you with that!!!
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My husband works from home and I am a SAHM mom about to go back to school for a 3rd degree, life is definitely interesting with both of us home all the time!
Happy SITS day!
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My husband works from home as an IT consultant and fully supports me and my photography business. He also comes to meetings and photo shoots with me. Even when he doesn’t fully understand the photography world, he still dives right in and helps in any way he can. He is my best friend, business partner and love of my life. I don’t know what I would do without him!
Thank you so much for this post and a reminder to never take my supportive husband for granted.
Happy SITS Day!
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I think it is so endearing that he puts you first. He is concerned about your safety and comfort. He is truly a gem to be held on to.
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Hi Martine, it’s a blessing when your husband & family is very supportive of your endeavors. I’ve been working at home a little over a year and my husband is very supportive, his personality is over the top, but he knows what it feels like to have a dream. I love your blog, the colors are very calming. Visiting on your SITS Day. I will add you to my feed.
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Stopping by from SITS. What a wonderful husband post! I’m so glad that you have support at home, it’s so important. It will also be a great gift to your son as he grows to see a nuturing marriage.
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What a great post about a wonderful husband! A good support system really does make all of the difference in the world!
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Hi Martine! Loved your post – a great support system is everything! How sweet that your hubby helps you so! I am so thankful for my hubby too – he works so hard for our family. It is nice to meet you – happy SITS Day!
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This is a totally precious post! You are so fortunate to have such a great support and helper! It is awesome how he inspires you to be a better Mom and wife and blogger and SAHW
Great pic too!! Happy SITS day!!
Blessings!
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What a nice post! Your love for him clearly comes through here!
Happy SITS day!
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Happy SITS day from a fellow work at home Mom! It’s great to have such an awesome support system.
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This is such a sweet post! What a wonderful husband you have. My husband and I both work from home and I can’t imagine him accompanying me to my meetings! LOL. But seriously, a supportive husband is the key, isn’t it?
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Hi, Christine! Yes, on some days, he insists on bringing me to meetings while he works from a coffee shop or wherever. We’re like a silly teenage couple, aren’t we? Haha. Thanks for being here! Enjoying this SITS day…
What a wonderful hubby! It is so great you have that kind of support
What a nice post! I never really know if I have thanked my husband enough. We run a family business together, and I work at the office, work at home sometimes, blog, AND homeschool. He is here to pick up baby girl from ballet so that I can get some time with the girls to work out, and he even helps me with some posts by acting as my camera man and editor! Mom Blogger hubbies are amazing – aren’t they?
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Such a sweet post. I visit your blog every so often. It’s very pleasing to the eyes and the insights are very real and helpful. I feel light and a little kinder after my visit here. Keep it up!
That is wonderful that he is so supportive. Maybe he should give a little talk to my hubby!! Just got an idea, he could create a video for all the Mom Blogger Husbands out there!! What a blessing that you have him to support you! Lisa
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Such a wonderful husband. He is truly a blessing to you Martine.
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Wow! It’s really great to have a husband who supports you in everything. I am a newbie WAHM, just like your husband, hubby is also supportive, I hope to be successful just like you…
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Awwww, so sweet!!!! Am still tied to an office job simply because I chose it and my husband, like yours, supports me all the way. Guess we’re lucky to have found our priceless gems
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Sweeet! No wonder your happiness shines through, in each and every post you write.
It was also my husband who gave me the final “Go!” in quitting my office job and working st home. The good thing about not having kids yet: my husband treats me like a princess and a baby. I better savor this while it lasts… Hihi
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I wouldn’t have been able to become a stay at home mom without my generous and understanding husband =) He saw how stressed I always was with my old job and when I told him I wanted to be a mom full time, he agreed right away, no objections =) I’m just so thankful that he continues to generously provide for all our needs (and wants too, tee hee!).
Oooh, I love this post! Your husband sounds so sweet. I’m incredibly thankful to my husband as well, who’s supported me all the way when I quit work and decided to work at home. Without his love and support, I probably wouldn’t be where I am right now.
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This is the sweetest post ever! =) You’re both lucky to have one another.
-Macy
Heehee. Thanks, Macy!
awww…you’re such a sweet couple!
my husband is my secret to blogging success…he cleans the kitchen after i cook and make a mess for my food styling shots! hehehe!
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Amen! Hahaha. My husband prefers to do the dishes to the cleaning up of the house, so we’re good with that arrangement, too.
Hi, Marts! I completely agree with this post. I can’t imagine doing what I do without my husband’s support either. Like your hubby, he’s also the one who drives me all over town for interviews and other meets. He also watches the kids, cooks (because, he claims, nobody can eat my cooking), and he even does the laundry (because, you know, “I’ve been typing all day” is my excuse, ha ha ha). He’s out today doing his own freelance work, the house feels empty despite three rambunctious kids, and I’m having oatmeal for lunch. I miss him
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A supportive hubby is really the best.
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aaawww…. how sweet of your hubby… On my part my hubby is getting the hang of my “blogging”. I know deep inside he is proud of what I am doing as well…he sees that I am enjoying this, I am making “friends” thru blogging…
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Thanks, Grech! It’s great that blogging has opened doors for you.
Hi Martine!
I am touched and inspired by how your husband is very patient in your line of work. Good for you and may God bless your marriage and family always.
Donna
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Thanks, Donna. It’s a blessing, indeed.