We were out recently at a cocktail party. A much-anticipated evening out with my husband. Little black dress, check. Cute shoes, check. Looking forward to an evening of anonymous adult conversation.
This time, the response was unfortunately familiar.
“I would go crazy if I stayed home with my kids all day,” the woman said. “I don’t know how you do it!"
I smiled thinly back, not wanting to have to defend our family’s decision again.
I took a stabilizing sip of wine.
"No, I mean cra-ha-hay-ha-zy," she said tipsily, emphasizing the absolute level of crazy by slowly turning her pointer finger in circles around her ear and crossing her eyes.
Yes, I am a stay-at-home mom. And I'm often misunderstood.
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Sara I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this post! For a lot of people it is hard to understand why you'd want to stay home with your kids! Why wouldn't I or shouldn't I want to stay home with my kids! They're MY kids and I want to be the one who raises them, not be paying someone else $2000+ a month to do my job! Just wait until you tell people you're a stay at home, homeschooling mom! Then you get some really weird glances, even from stay at home moms who say, "Oh I can't wait for my kids to leave for school everyday. That's my time!" Hmmm...ok! Well, to each her own I guess! Anyways this has gotten long! Just wanted to say I loved it!
Excellent post Sarah! I have found myself in similar situations more times than I can count! I've even been asked "why did you go to college then?" lol. Great job!
I have stayed at home with my children for 20 years now (my youngest is graduating high school this year). We homeschooled and have never regretted it. The Lord gave us such a blessing with our children. :) DomesticProductions15.com
Hi!
Yes, our family, as all five kids walk by, get such things. The worst are, "I am so sorry for you." But, then they admire you...that's what the kids tell me to cheer me up! :D
I wanted to invite you to "Kids say the darndest things Friday" blog hop at:
http://mysticalrosedesign.blogspot.com/2010/03/post-signature_19.html
We’d love to have you join the fun and share your stories. I’m sure that you have some real gems!
In Christ,
Molly
Yes! Thank you for bringing this up! There are many misconceptions about homemaking, the one of which is that it isn't a legitimate choice of vocation. Well, it's my choice, and I believe that I do it well.
I loved this post! I am a newlywed (well, 7 months newly wed), and I am so looking forward to the day I can make homemaking and, Lord willing, mothering my full time job.
~Erin
I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I dont know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.
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