4-07-2009
Dr. Laura is my hero. Always good for a moral kick in the pants, this time in book form, In Praise of Stay at Home Moms. Just what I needed, the reminder that home is where I’m supposed to be, where we decided I should be. No sarcasm here. Though Husband’s employment situation is terminal, we need to see how far we can make it without changing my role. Mother says Kiddo has had me longer than a lot of kids have their parents at home. Nothing wrong with going to work, she says. I detect a hint of jealousy. She went to work when I was eight. No choice on her part. Father left. Easy enough to remember what I don’t want for Kiddo. Don’t want her coming home to a baby sitter. Don’t want her to be a latch key kid. Don’t want her in after care if it’s avoidable. Don’t want her feeling sad, wondering when Mama will be home. Thanks for the reminder, Dr. Laura. It was needed.
