The question caught me off guard because it could come off as offensive but I know he didn't mean it like that. I told him that that was a concern to me as well when I was pregnant in school. But it has been amazing to me how Heavenly Father prepared me for my role in the home. I have never felt bored, lazy, or of less worth since I have been a stay-at-home mom. I have felt tired, very tired sometimes, but it has always been worth it. Troy has brought 1,000 x more happiness than I could have imagined. I also have been gratfeul to be able to increase my knowledge base on both temporal and spiritual subjects.
I know there is a difference in having a mother in the home. It would be very easy for me to get a part-time job right now and is sometimes tempting to be able to build up my resume and use the skills I just got a degree in. BUT I know I am doing my family a greater service by being at home. So, when people ask what I do, I proudly respond, "I get to stay at home with my baby boy."
Speaking of my baby boy, look at how much he as grown!
1 Day Old
1 Month Old
2 Months
5 Months Old!
FIVE MONTHS OLD??? Reed said he needs a mustache he is getting so old! Way to grow little guy. He has changed so much...it's amazing! I've been thinking about the haircutting job and I hope it went good! Soon you'll be an old pro and it'll take you less than a half hour. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet post. I love it!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you were able to say those things to that couple and hopefully help them understand. The Lord wouldn't ask mothers to stay home if it was bad for us or ruined us. I suppose it could, if we let it, just like going out and getting a job could be bad if we let it. You're awesome.
ReplyDeleteTroy has grown so much! He is so darn cute! I wish we were closer so he and Brynlee could grow up knowing each other. They'd have so much fun and of course we would have way TOO much fun! :)