So today, a friend of mine asked the age old question, work outside the home mommy or work at home mommy. UGH! that is such a frustrating question to me. I would so love to make some money, add to the family budget and bring down the debt (don't say anything, I know I am the spender of the family). However, there is nothing that I can do at home...so why not go out of the home to work, you say? Here's the thing, I feel like God has called me to be at home, too many things have fallen into place for me to feel like I should work anywhere else. Think about it...I would be paying 800 at least in daycare, there are three that would be in daycare, I would have to have everyone up at the crack of dawn...all four of them, it's hard enough with just one, I would have to have make-up on and hair fixed, etc. UGH! I think women that work outside the home, are amazing. Seriously. I am learning to appreciate both sides of this story...especially when there is no other option. Don't get me wrong, when the kids are all in school, I will HOPEFULLY, PRAYERFULLY, be a teacher. If not a teacher, then an employee of some sort. I just don't want to be in debt for the rest of our lives...that all being said...I feel blessed to be home...VERY blessed. In Alabama, I worked at least 3 days a week, sometimes 5...
I think I've been talking about this subject a lot lately. I wonder if I am being taught something...I know, I am always being taught something...but this time, I think I can figure it out...I believe God is giving me the opportunity to adjust the way I act at home, to clean more, organize more, enjoy my kids more, not look like a dilapidated female everytime I wake up...I think today was enlightening for some of these things. I have managed to wash, dry, fold & PUT AWAY at least two loads of laundry, played play-dough with the kids, let them play outside in the snow, taken a few pictures of them (if I could figure out how to put them on here, I would), and just generally enjoy my children and my life. I've talked with my husband a couple of times, he has been so sweet...we are getting him home this weekend, SO EXCITED! :) So all in all, I am a spoiled brat that needs to remember what a gift God has given her. SERIOUSLY!
Oh, that was the end until I remembered I got my Peter Reynolds books today! He signed them individually to each child, oh my goodness, I love them love them love them! He is amazing!!!!!!!
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Wow great blog, I think we all feel the way you do at times.
I think that everyone should do what they think is the best decision for their own family. I learned that it is not my place to judge others on their decisions for their own families. That having been said, for my family, I can't imagine doing anything else but being home with my kids, especially while they are still young. I have always known this is what I would do when I grew up. While there are days that I feel like pulling my hair out, I can't imagine being anywhere else.
I have never heard of those books, but they look like something I'd love!
Thanks for the encouragement on my blog!! I, too, have chosen not to make an income so I can stay home. What a blessing it is! But not always easy. I was a teacher before kids. Loved it. Hope to go back some day. Good luck!!
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