November 20, 2015
Signing Up For Parenthood

Dear Dr. Laura:

My first career was as a stay-at-home mom.  My husband and I chose wisely and still treat each other kindly every day, 27 years and still going.  We chose to build a family with me as the stay-at-home mom and never looked at that choice as a sacrifice.

When people say they SACRIFICE to stay at home with their children, I wonder what's the matter with them.  Of course, there are sacrifices.  I would have loved to go out for lunch or gone shopping the few days when all three kids and the dog were throwing up.  But I didn't.  

When you have kids, you sign up for a job that demands a lot of tireless effort, patience and devotion to the family including being your husband's girlfriend.  How could this be NEWS to anyone?  I loved the job, and I'm reaping the benefits as my adult children call often and enjoy visiting.

Looking forward to grandchildren some day,

Sheri



Posted by Staff at 10:59 AM