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Supermom
BY LIESEL SCHMIDT
While it is so often the working moms that we award the most credit for juggling it all and keeping all the balls in the air or all the plates spinning successfully, stay-at-home moms deserves equal adulation for the roles that they play. Mama bear, nurse maid, homemaker, friend and playmate, counselor and sounding board, cook, taxi driver…all those things and more are the hats that mothers wear, with a balancing act that could overwhelm even the most accomplished corporate multitasker. But they do it all with grace and humility, happily paid with love rather than money.
ElizabethALARIO
SUPERMOM
As the mother of a super active five-year-old little girl and a two year-old boy, as well as being the wife of a husband who works in the maritime industry and also volunteers with the St. Tammany parish sheriff’s department in his free time, Elizabeth Alario has a calendar that is filled with everything from play dates to sports— not to mention all the things she does at home, taking care of the household and keeping it all running smoothly. While she could easily feel some need to work outside of the home, Alario recognizes the importance of what she does for her family. “Being a stay-athome mom is very rewarding,” she says. “The hours are long, and there are no days off, but I wouldn’t change it for the world. The days start early with getting everyone ready for school or work and end very late, but being able to spend this time with my children is very important for me. I get to help them work through their challenges and give them encouragement for accomplish their goals.”
In being the glue that holds everything together, Alario has learned a crucial truth that has helped her navigate life: “You have to know to expect the unexpected—and that, if things get quiet in the house, someone is up to something!” she says with a laugh.
As she raises her two young children, she has found a great sense of pride in watching them become individuals. “I’m incredibly proud of my family,” says the 35 year-old. “Both of my children have very caring and loving personalities, and they encourage me to be better every day.”
In growing up with a stay-at-home, Alario hopes that her children see how much of a priority she made them. “When they’re grown and gone, I want for my children to always remember our family time together,” she says. “Family is the most important thing for me, and I want them to remember the fun times and holidays spent with our family and our love for each other. Even when things get hard or they’re facing challenges with life, we will always have love, and that is something they can carry with them forever.”
Creating special memories is important to Alario, but it’s some of the everyday little things that she will always treasure the most. “Our bedtime routine is very special to me,” she says. “I get to pray alongside each of my kids. We thank God for the day that He gave us and ask Him to look over us at night. I get a big giggle when my son, Maddox, finishes the prayer with a very loud and exaggerated ‘AAAAAMEN!’”
As much as she teaches them, Alario’s children have also taught her a great deal. “They have taught me a lot and continue to do so,” she says. “They’ve shown me how important it is to be yourself, to show love, and to take your time. They’ve also shown me that wounds do heal— and, of course, that it’s fun to have dessert before dinner!”
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