Mac has been back for some days now. That genius bar helped out plenty. He came back sober, and a genius. Although, Mac is back, I have been outta wack. Hubby had the flu, then my youngest got it. Just after that, my other son had an allergic reaction to a spider bite that caused his arm to swell larger than Popeye's and Hulk Hogan's. He had pain in his entire arm and it traveled to his shoulder and chest. After several days of antibiotics, ibuprofen, and allergy medicine he began to look and feel normal (relief). I hurt my heel during exercise, but I'm determined to continue. Thank goodness my only girl didn't have any issues to add to the mess. Wow, more excitement than I'd care for in a short amount of time.
The good news is that we're healthy right now. Mac will get hooked up this weekend when I get to it, until then my daughter's computer will do. Ah, yes, and I am adjusting to part-time work outside of the home. This might seem like a weird way to say I got a part-time job, but there is a reason behind it....Promise.
Now sit down and get comfy for a short story.
I can't count the times I've been asked the questions most mothers and women hear, "Do you work or are you a stay home mom?" It seems like an innocent question and I hope it is. But, boy, did that question bug me! It implies that staying home and parenting is not work. Those of us that do it, know it is endless work with no scheduled breaks or lunch hours. Many women can exclaim that it is far more challenging than any job outside of the home. I've spoken with former school teachers, doctors, waitresses, managers, and we are all in agreement that working inside the home is WORK....HARD WORK! A simple question. My responses were never quite satisfying to me...that is until....I spoke with a wise sister, who taught me to say, "I work in the home" with a smile. This response was brilliant. The questioner always seemed to need time to digest the answer. Am I reading too much into a simple question? Maybe? Maybe not? The end.
Wow, lots of rambling! Rambling is fun and very cathartic (sigh, sigh, smile). I salute the working women ! Viva! Yes we can! Yes we do!
2 comments:
I think they are trying to say do you go into an office 9 to 5 kind of job vs at home. I usually don't take offense to it, because I do feel blessed to be at home with the little shooga boogs and you can't please everyone.
Enjoy working in the home as you raise up your shooga boogs. It is an absolute blessing, and yes not everyone sees it that way.
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