Being a stay at home mom is very difficult, but also very rewarding. When people ask me what I do, I am not embarrassed or ashamed of what I do. I tell them I am a stay at home mom. I get many different responses. I have gotten a lot of "good for you." or "that's great, I am glad you are able to do that, that is very important for your kids." I have also gotten some not so good responses... "oh, I see." or "well, if you can do it, good for you."
Many people think that just because you are a stay at home mom, you have no skills, can't get a job, don't have any kind of back ground in education, or are just plain lazy. People who think these things usually do not have any idea about being a stay at home mom or the amount of things that we do. They have no idea how much children can benefit from a mom staying home.
I have written a children's book (illustrator is finishing the drawings), so I have plenty of skills. I was a therapist, but thought staying at home with my children was more important, so yes, I did have a job. I have a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology, so yes, I have an education. I am also going for my Master's in Child Psychology. One thing I am not, is lazy, you definitely cannot be lazy if you are planning on being a stay at home mom!
I love being a stay at home mom! It gives me a chance to teach my children right from wrong, my way.
I will have plenty of time later in life to work further on my career, right now, I just want to slow down and enjoy the time with my kids. My kids are growing up so fast and I don't want miss any of it!
