A couple of weeks ago, I was getting ready for work and Taylor ran out to see what was going on.
“Where are you going?!?”
“I have to work honey. But, I will see you tomorrow in the morning.”
“Don’t go! Mommy, why are you working???” He whined.
“Cause I need to make some money.”
“But mommies don’t need to do that. That’s not what mommies do.”
I have since been baffled as to how I feel about that. Does the strong woman in me stand up and roar, or am I softened because he will always remember me being home with him?
I think it works out to this…
I’m softly roaring.
© 2009 “Le Musings of Moi”
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I like to picture you soft roaring. Gives me the giggles. And maybe pawing a little bit. Is this getting weird?
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I am experiencing the same thing with my younger two. It makes me feel so guilty for leaving but I AM here ALL day with them EVERY day. I figure they will get over it. I know. I’m heartless. :-p
My boy is only 2 and he already asks where mommy and daddy have to go during the day. It makes me sad that someone else practically raises him during the week days. Hopefully when #2 comes daddy can stay home with them both. Then I’ll only feel 1/2 guilty for leaving them every day.
That really is very sweet. God bless Taylor’s little old-fashioned heart! I love it!
Awe what a sweetie 🙂 Mama needs time away too hehe
I think it is good for children to feel that at least 1 of their parents really is there for them. Anyone who has a private mentor dedicated completely to their success should do much better in life. Mommies are those private mentors (and it is a full-time job!!!!). I would never let some femminist notion allow me to diminish how important I am in my child’s life. 🙂 Kids grow up. Then Mom’s have to go find other jobs sometimes. Sigh. It is a very rewarding job to nurture other human beings. I’ll miss it. Maybe. It’s a very difficult job too!
So sweet. It is neat to see the impressions that they get about what is supposed to be. He will grow up to be thankful for you being there and your help in supporting the family.
What a hard spot to be in. And I’ll tell you from a SAHM’s experience, the choice never is far from your mind. I’m always wondering whether I should go back to work and make some money so we have more in the bank or if I’m home like I should be, teaching him things and whatnot. It’s hard. I guess that’s part of being a mommy…
Yes…a soft roar. I think it is better to be remembered as a mommy that was there rather than a mommy who always worked (not that there is anything wrong with a working mommy). : )