Comments on: Why I Am A Stay-at-Home Mom

By: Christy

Christy — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 05:53:55 +0000

I’ve been wondering the same thing. My play staying power is not what it used to be. I remember spending the entire day behind the couch with hot wheel cars. I now sometimes start clock watching after 15 minutes. Meanwhile, my only creative thoughts are for things to do with Penny… not things for my own interests. I’m sure they’ll return. I can’t wait for next summer and to meet your son!

By: sondrakraak

sondrakraak — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:30:55 +0000

In reply to Christy. Christy, I can't wait to see the girls all play together next year in Colorado. Child imaginations put me to shame. Why do we lose so much creativity as we grow?

By: Christy

Christy — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 12:24:05 +0000

Awesome-mother Sondra: Our carpet needs replacing. My flowers get picked as soon as they bloom. Ants find the food under the couch. The stick pile grows bigger as some sort of “feature” on our front porch. The DVDs have goo on them and skip. The outside lights are on in the middle of the day. A lipstick has disturbingly gone missing. Books go unread. Bath salts go unused and the “good clothes” hang in the closet. Many of my interests were on hold, but they are coming back slowly and besides I’m too busy making jet packs, fairy houses, treasure maps, and sand stir-fry. I wouldn’t trade this with anyone. We are so blessed to be able to stay at home as most people I know cannot. School will start in earnest for us in just over a year and I know it will pass fast. I love my little wonder and she is perfect.

By: Jedi

Jedi — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 09:16:31 +0000

Sondra, wow, so well said. Amen to all of it. You put it all in perspective and are such a FABULOUS writer. I have sometimes joked with my husband that we should switch places for a day. We chuckle, then quickly agree that neither of us could do the other job. The days are long but the years are short. So very very short. Let’s enjoy the moments more than ever!

By: Samantha

Samantha — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 18:53:26 +0000

I also wonder about the worth of my “job” in relationship to career women I know, regardless of whether they have children. But I often think about how highly teachers are valued, despite meager pay and the sometimes inadequate conditions in which they are expected to do their job. And what is a mother if not a teacher? We teach everything from the most basic human functions (e.g. potty training) as well as help to form the character and moral basis that our kids will rely on to make the choices that will shape the rest of their lives. I completely agree that as moms, we need all the hours the day can provide in order to do our children the service they deserve. And sometimes that doesn’t even feel like enough time. While I don’t see anything wrong with working moms, I know that it isn’t for me. Like you said, this is a season in our lives, and I know that even the longest, most tiresome days spent with my kids are passing way to quickly. Great post!

By: Marybeth

Marybeth — Mon, 30 May 2011 03:30:59 +0000

Such a joy to read–and never again will I say those “wise” words to a mom with young children!

By: Joi

Joi — Sun, 29 May 2011 20:47:56 +0000

You’ve convinced me! I know that wasn’t your intention but once in my idealistic early twenties I would have said I wanted to do both. However, the longer it takes for me to meet the man I will eventually have kids with I know that my heart will be to spend as much time with my children.