Baby’s getting ready for college. Go Cardinals!
A wee bit stressful today with family drama. Manageable. Perhaps if I was working I could more easily avoid these messy situations. Or not.
Ah, the SAHM dilemma. I am happy at home, savoring my little gem. Feels a bit wasteful of my continually accruing interest of an education. Helping others is very important to me & remains the cornerstone of what I hope my career to be about.
I also care deeply about my child’s development, his milestones, his health & joy. I am the perfect helicopter parent.
Some extended family may be discontented by my choice. Should I rush back to work to satisfy someone else’s idea of what my life should be like? Of course not. That would be silly.
Of course maintaining my stay at home status requires the support of so many. I still feel my choice is the right one for my family. My income in the public sector seems to loom dangerously close to that of good childcare.
I have a masters in education! Surely that must mean I am somewhat capable of providing my little one of a decent upbringing (i.e., I can read children’s stories with fervor & accompanying voices).
How are other stay at home moms &/or working moms making it work?
Whatever the choice, we must be supportive & non-judging of the paths we & others take. If we don’t have other mommies backing us, it sure can feel lonely. And I’m a people person.
