I had someone ask me the other day "What do you do?", and my reply was, "I'm just a mom." Wow, did I really just say that? After I can get so irritated about others' degrading remarks about having it easy as a stay-at-home mom. So, I'm writing this as a reminder to myself to never, ever put myself down again for choosing to be a stay-at-home mom.
It just so happened that Dr. Phil aired an episode the very next day with mothers debating whether to work outside of the home or not when raising kids, so I recorded it. Talk about adding fuel to the fire! Both sides were equally ridiculous! One stay-at-home mom attacked a working mom saying that she didn't put her kids first because she chose to work outside of the home. That just angered me: there are so many mothers (especially single moms) who are not afforded the opportunity to stay at home with their children. They have to work in order to provide shelter, food, and clothing for their kids. How can someone be so close-minded? Equally as frustrating was the working mom who called the stay-at-home moms lazy and accused them of taking the easy road. EXCUSE ME???? Come spend a day at my house and then tell me I'm lazy. It's like a friend of mine, who's also a stay-at-home mom, said, "Do people really think I sit on my couch eating bon-bons and watching soaps all day?!?!?!" Being "just" a mom is hard work! I've told Michael on several occasions that I've had easier days at the office!
It just so happened that Dr. Phil aired an episode the very next day with mothers debating whether to work outside of the home or not when raising kids, so I recorded it. Talk about adding fuel to the fire! Both sides were equally ridiculous! One stay-at-home mom attacked a working mom saying that she didn't put her kids first because she chose to work outside of the home. That just angered me: there are so many mothers (especially single moms) who are not afforded the opportunity to stay at home with their children. They have to work in order to provide shelter, food, and clothing for their kids. How can someone be so close-minded? Equally as frustrating was the working mom who called the stay-at-home moms lazy and accused them of taking the easy road. EXCUSE ME???? Come spend a day at my house and then tell me I'm lazy. It's like a friend of mine, who's also a stay-at-home mom, said, "Do people really think I sit on my couch eating bon-bons and watching soaps all day?!?!?!" Being "just" a mom is hard work! I've told Michael on several occasions that I've had easier days at the office!
After watching that episode of Dr. Phil, I just wanted to scream, "Can't we all just get along?" Everyone makes their choice, and regardless of whether you work outside the home or inside the home, motherhood is a tough job and has its challenges in every situation. I'm lucky to have a wonderful husband who supports my decision to be a full-time mom at this time. Some aren't so lucky to have that support! I'm also grateful that God has given Michael a job that can support us so that I'm afforded this opportunity. Yes, sacrifices are made...mainly, a house. When I get discouraged about not building our house yet, I have to take a moment and remind myself that I can't get this time back with my kids and being a mom is much more important to me right now. That day will come.
So, to all moms today, let this be a reminder that we are never "just" a mom!
Just ask your kids; you're their whole world!
Happy Mother's Day!
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