Once our school year wrapped up and we started our light work of just math and reading for the rest of the summer, the kids were thrilled to be able to go outside and play with the neighbor kids earlier in the day. That isn't the case though. Because now the neighbor kids are away at day care all day instead of off at school. Makes me sad that there aren't more moms out there who stay home with their kids, (or rather, WANT to stay home even.) It doesn't bother me when moms HAVE to work for one reason or another, but by and large I've been meeting women who think staying at home is beneath them. They have a degree! Can't waste that! They'd go crazy all day with kids! They'd be bored all day. Blah, blah, blah.
One of the neighbor ladies told me this week that she was glad she didn't have more kids because she couldn't handle the two she had, and didn't really relate to kids very well. Her own children! It made me incredibly sad.
Guess I've been feeling rather odd-ballish lately for my choice to stay home. Really wishing being June Cleaver-like were a little more in vogue. I'm definitely an odd duck around here.
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Tamera from the ttc site....I can so relate to what your talking about. I am a SAHM of 4 kids. I take great pride in it but like you I hear mom's make comments that blow me away. We only have 20 years or so (less for those who adopt older kids:)) to raise them up and teach them. A job I do not want to entrust to a day care etc...
Stand tall, you are not alone. You are a great mom and your kids will have a heritage that may be going out of style but the value has only increased!
Hey,
I can't imagine having to send my kids to public school. I also plan on homeschooling. I was through my high school years and I loved it. It gave me and my mom a good chance to get to know each other better and to let our relationship grow. (you know how those teen years are!!!! )
I just wanted to add though that I have no choice but to work as my husband only makes $8.25 an hour but luckily I found a job that allows me to be home with my kids. I am a family daycare provider which is a home daycare. I can keep 6 kids and only have to count mine until they are 5 years old. So it works that way for us now and hopefully will when we have kids. I am so thankful there are moms who are able to stay home with their kids. I think the problem nowadays is that the men don't get paid enough to let their wives stay home and you see how children have been since both parents have started working. Like you, I know sitations like these can't be helped and it makes me sad. :(
YAY For you that you have chosen to stay home and love on your kids.
I am one of the lucky ones in California who has a husband who makes a good living and I can be a SAHM to my three sons... I wouldn't have it any other way.
Keep your head high, and know you are doing it for your kids and your family!
Megan McKeon's Aunt Jan in Oak Park, CA
I got this in my email today and just wanted to share it with you. If I had your email addy, I would have sent it through email. It is really sweet.
Last week I took my children to a restaurant. My six-year-old son asked if he could say grace. As we bowed our heads he said, "God is good, God is great. Thank you for the food, and I would even thank you more if Mom gets us ice cream for dessert, and justice for all! Amen!"
Along with the laughter from the other customers nearby I heard a woman remark, "Kids today don't even know how to pray. Asking God for ice cream! Why, I never!"
Hearing this, my son burst into tears and asked me, "Did I do it wrong? Is God mad at me?" As I held him and assured him that he had done a terrific job and God was certainly not mad at him; an elderly gentleman approached
the table.
He winked at my son and said, "I happen to know that God thought that was a great prayer."
"Really?" my son asked.
"Cross my heart," the man replied. Then in a theatrical whisper he added (indicating the woman whose remark had started this whole thing), "Too bad she never asks God for ice cream. A little ice cream is good for the soul sometimes."
Naturally, I bought my kids ice cream at the end of the meal. My son stared at his for a moment and then did something I will remember the rest of my life. He picked up his sundae and without a word, walked over and placed it in front of the woman. With a big smile he told her, "Here, this is for you.
Ice cream is good for the soul sometimes; and my soul is good already."
THE END
oh, the email thing was from me.
KatieS TTC boards.
Shelley
Trust me there are many of us working moms that financially it is NOT an option. Wish I could join the ranks of you SAHM,more power to ya!
Very best site. Keep working. Will return in the near future.
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