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April 23, 2002
Appreciating Moms
Nap time for Maura this morning. She got up early, played and is obviously tired. But really doesn't want her much needed nap. Hearing your child scream bloody murder is pretty hard. Stay-at-home Mom's don't get enough appreciation. It is mentally/emotionally taxing.
Its too bad that society views stay-at-home Mom's as lazy luxury for those fortunate enough to be able to afford it. One friend of mine argues that anyone can afford it, its just different people prioritize differently. Lori has "stayed home" since Maura was born, I think that it was a hard decision for her. She's well educated, capable, resourceful, & independent. Its ironic that choosing to devote her time to Maura and "managing" our home is often framed as "giving up" her career.
Why do we have careers? Is it for ourselves? for humanity? or for our families? I guess its a matter of perspective. Don't get me wrong, I'm still coming to terms with adjusting my own priorities. But I think that at this stage in our lives, we should be doing things for our families. I think that Lori's choice (our choice) is what's best for our family, especially Maura. Lori doesn't always know that I respect what she does for all of us. Her tasks/projects may not require a post-graduate degree, but they do require a well-balanced, capable, resourceful, creative & emotionally healthy person.
Lori's feedback doesn't come from Annual Reviews, Salary Increases, Stock Options or Holiday Bonuses. She has to pay closer attention to find the feedback (and I need to help). I love my family
Posted by KnipSter at April 23, 2002 11:10 AM
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