I'm a Housewife!
I decided to quit my job. It was a tough decision. The bottom line: working and being a mom would spread me too thin...not to mention Trevor. And a mom spread too thin is not the best scenario for Kira. Here are the pros and cons to being a stay-at-home mom:
Pros:
- Kira gets the nondisputed best childcare.
- Our family has a full time housekeeper so that other members of the family can focus on making money =) Housekeeping takes up a lot of time! It includes keeping the condo nice and tidy, keeping track of spending, and keeping the dog from going insane.
- Someone can tend to the house projects: purchasing and installing blinds, painting the kitchen and foyer, hanging artwork, constructing a kitchen backsplash, switching out the old dryer, replacing the shower and bathtub, etc. etc. etc.
Cons:
- Less money - the most obvious con.
- Not being a part of society.
- Losing an old identity...and gaining a new one.
For me, the pros outway the cons. At first I was hesitant about my decision. But now that it's done (I handed in my resignation letter last week), I couldn't be happier! We'll see if that changes!
Pros:
- Kira gets the nondisputed best childcare.
- Our family has a full time housekeeper so that other members of the family can focus on making money =) Housekeeping takes up a lot of time! It includes keeping the condo nice and tidy, keeping track of spending, and keeping the dog from going insane.
- Someone can tend to the house projects: purchasing and installing blinds, painting the kitchen and foyer, hanging artwork, constructing a kitchen backsplash, switching out the old dryer, replacing the shower and bathtub, etc. etc. etc.
Cons:
- Less money - the most obvious con.
- Not being a part of society.
- Losing an old identity...and gaining a new one.
For me, the pros outway the cons. At first I was hesitant about my decision. But now that it's done (I handed in my resignation letter last week), I couldn't be happier! We'll see if that changes!
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-joanna