Family

I have dreamed about being a SAHM but for our family it just isn't an option. My husband does not have health insurance or benefits through his work. Yes I am telling you that I work so that my family can have healthcare and other things in life. I have had many people ask me why I don't want to stay home with my children. It isn't that I don't dream of it or long for the day that I would be able to be the only one care for my children. I hate when people judge me without even knowing the situation. Yes I would prefer to care for my children during the day. No I am not a bad mother for working and sending my children to daycare. Logan has everything that he needs or wants. Jason and I are home every evening for dinner, bath time and bed time. We make a point to put our family first even if we both work full time. Just because I work does not mean I am not involved or don't not care. I am a mother just like any other mother out there. I do not think that it matters if I work or stay at home. I am still going to be the best wife and mother that I can be for my family.
3 Responses
  1. Bld424 Says:

    How terrible. I can't imagine people having the nerve to criticize you, to your face! Howver, people do congratulate me all the time for not teaching this year and staying home, when they don't know that I really am unsure of this choice and would truthfully rather be working... which I think would make "those people" judge me more than you!


  2. Nel Says:

    You are an amazing mother! Don't you listen to anyone how puts you down for working... no one every fully knows the other persons situation. You are a great mom, and wife and do a wonderful job!


  3. Jaimee Says:

    Christina, I can totally sympathize with you, I also work and I don't feel bad about it. Yes, I wish I could stay home with my kiddos too but that isn't the choice that Scott and I made. I have a wonderful sitter so that definately helps. I have always said that not everyone is cut out to be a stay at home mom (not that I am saying you aren't) and I would rather have 5 hours of quality time than all day of nothing. Keep your head up. Jaimee