Monthly Archive for September, 2005

Of Bon-Bons and Soap Operas: SAHM Misunderstood

I mentioned my garden and how much I enjoy it. I shared how I pop Lucy in the front pack and we water the garden together.

The reply came, \”Oh, that\’s nice. That gives you something to do during the day.\”

I tried to justify and explain why my day is plenty full. I wanted to clearly communicate that for me to nurture a garden is a treat, not just something to pass the time. To the contrary, other things are neglected while I steal time from one thing to do another. Once again I tried to prove my value…

I found myself in an environment recently where what I do is misunderstood, or flatly not understood - conversation was at times uncomfortable and often one-sided. I worked to ask questions and dig into other\’s lives, but very little was reciprocated. Some just do not understand that though I \”stay at home\” with my kids I have a mind (split 3 ways, but a mind nonetheless!), opinions (oh, I have opinions), a degree (was a high school teacher), and a darn charming sense of humor (if I do say so myself!).

I know that the path we (my husband and I) have chosen for our family is right. I do not feel guilty, ashamed or less for \”staying at home\”. I am doing what I want to do. Though I do sometimes feel the need to justify my choice. Actually, I do not \”stay\” at home as much as I\’d like - especially with gas prices so high…

Speaking of Bon-Bons and Soap Operas… Dibs are much better… heehee…

Make Love Not War…

Congratulations “Little” Sister!!!

Power Color

Changing it up…

The Many Uses of Baby Wipes?

Deep Thought

Dark Side or Reality