Mama Kat's Writers Workshop
Prompt #1. Return to work after baby was born or stay home? How did you make your decision?
I'll give you five reasons why I chose to stay home . . .
OK the dog is a bonus, but I raised him from a pup and he died when he was 17.
For me the choice to be a stay at home mother was a natural choice. I just didn't think there was anyone who loved my children as much as I did. I was too excited about motherhood to even be frightened by it. I knew I wouldn't do everything right, but everything I did I would do because I loved them. I didn't want to miss a thing either. I didn't want to pick my kids up at the end of the day and have somebody else tell me they took their first step or said their first word. Motherhood is a wonderful experience and I wanted to experience it all. I've never regretted my choice to stay home and raise my children. I've never even felt "unfulfilled" or like I missed something. I am my own boss. I plan my own day. I have plenty of "me" time and best of all I am surrounded by people who love me even when they are irritated with me. I don't think I could even find a better work environment if I tried. But of course you don't get paid for being a mom . . . so someone has to be willing to work hard and bring in the funds it takes to raise a family. Fortunately for me Mr. J was that person, sometimes working up to three jobs. We just felt it was the right thing to do. It may not work for everyone but it worked for us. Being on the back-side and looking back I can definitely say I made the right choice.
How about you? Stay at home? Or back to work?
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