The other day Little Man asked me, "Mommy go work?" I said, "Nathan, you are my work." It was a bit tongue in cheek, but the point being is that staying at home with my children is quite a bit o' work. As someone who has both worked full-time while raising a child, and now "working" full time in the home I can tell you that both options are incredibly difficult and also very rewarding in their own right.
I usually try to avoid politics and such on my blog (and in conversation), because for some reason it tends to bring out the ugly in people. Not really sure why, but anyway, I was saddened by the recent comments made by Democratic pundit Hilary Rosen that Ann Romney 'never worked a day in her life.' I think the comment is a rather ignorant one. I don't particularly care which woman belongs to which party. I just don't appreciate the degrading remarks (and follow up defensiveness of the comments).
I'm no philosopher or great orator. Sometimes it's hard for me to put in words exactly how I feel, but I read a post that resonated with me in defense of the stay-at-home-mom, and I wanted to share it with you. Lori hits it on the head at Uncommon Common Sense. If you get the chance you should definitely read it. Go here for the post.
Wow...I missed that, because I hate politics and don't watch TV much or listen to the news!
ReplyDeleteI was a SAHM until my daughter went to school, then I started cleaning part-time. I feel like I'm always busy...sometimes I take time to sew, but I don't sit around doing nothing all day long. I recently got a second part-time job, because I wanted to get out of the house. It's very rewarding because I"m working with children while my own are in school...but I am definitely busier and you really have to be diligent with managing your time.
Thanks for sharing the link...heading there next.