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Submitted by happypanda on Wed, 04/20/2005 - 5:26am.

Hello all!

I've been turning about the idea of writing a book about my life's observations. My husband says I have an eye for the simple things in life and I feel I've always had a knack for imagery and symbolism in my writing, so I thought "why the heck not?"

So, here is my question for you, fellow (or lady) homemakers:

What aspect of being a homemaker do you feel gets the least bit of attention?

Your responses will lead me to the outline for my book, so please be honest and specific. Thank you!!

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The fact that I'm happy. My h

Submitted by Sweetpiv on Fri, 04/22/2005 - 5:24am.

The fact that I'm happy. My husband notices when I change the sheets, the girls tell me how good the dinner was, things like that. I don't feel taken for granted, or underapreciated. Everyone, with the exception of my husband, asks me what I'm going to do once Hannah goes to school.Am I going to go back to school and finish my degree? Am I going to get a part-time job to bring some "mad" money in? And when I say " No, I'm a Stay at Home Mom. it's my JOB" The next question followed by a look of surprise is " Why?" Then I get the lecture, I should 'do something' with my life apparently. As if raising healthy productive secure human beings isn't doing something. Ha
Now granted there are the women who feel trapped at home, and it's those unfufiled women who give the rest of us a bad name. I'm happy, period. I am doing something with my life, I already have a job, Thankyouverymuch. The new homemaker, the happy homemaker. That's who I really am. After searching for years trying to find myself, I was right here, in the eyes of my family. I'm happy. Can you believe it?

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Re: Sweetpiv

Submitted by happypanda on Sun, 05/01/2005 - 6:56am.

You've made some really good points! I'm assuming you'll agree with me when I say that it depends on the drive of the woman. And so my next question would be: what is the genesis of that drive? Nature or nurture, perhaps both? Some women are content being at home and accept that as being their present and future. Others need more. Are there any other factors beyond drive that lead some women to need more? What say ye?

"There was an old owl who lived in an oak,
the more he heard, the less he spoke,
the less he spoke, the more he heard,
why can't we be like that wise old bird?"
*anonymous*

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yep, I am happy

Submitted by AnneP on Fri, 04/22/2005 - 6:06am.

I don't have a disease, I don't need a support group to be a wife, mom or homemaker. It isn't something I am doing till...something else comes along. I love being the Mom, honey and refuge maker of my home!
I am not a second class citizen.

I have my degree, it is framed in the office, surrounded pictures of the 4 master degrees I am currently working on...Eric, Gabriel, Abby and Anna!

ps. My degree is in Criminology...should really help in the upcoming years...ha ha

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Re: AnneP

Submitted by happypanda on Sun, 05/01/2005 - 6:58am.

A thought just occurred to me...

What is the level of support from your husband and do you think that plays a part in your contentment to be at home as a permanent occupation?

"There was an old owl who lived in an oak,
the more he heard, the less he spoke,
the less he spoke, the more he heard,
why can't we be like that wise old bird?"
*anonymous*

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Anne, You Are Soooo Funny

Submitted by witchiepoo on Sun, 05/01/2005 - 9:34am.

And yes, if your kids are anything like mine, that criminology degree will come in very handy! Eye-wink

-Jo
P.S. My DS14, the one just busted for drinking, wants to get a criminal justice degree and be.....a police officer. I guess he just had a great lesson in the other side of the process, eh?

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I'm amazed

Submitted by Kerri on Fri, 04/22/2005 - 7:16am.

that more people with law degrees don't choose to stay home - three years of studying law was enough to make me never want to go out and actually practice it! Eye-wink

Kerri.

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Re: Kerri

Submitted by happypanda on Sun, 05/01/2005 - 7:00am.

That's just plain funny, lol!! I am curious, however, to know if you ever plan on going back to the workforce considering your education level?

"There was an old owl who lived in an oak,
the more he heard, the less he spoke,
the less he spoke, the more he heard,
why can't we be like that wise old bird?"
*anonymous*

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Recognition and Appreciation,

Submitted by shawna on Wed, 07/13/2005 - 3:06pm.

"What aspect of being a homemaker do you feel gets the least bit of attention?"

What it is I actually do with my days...it is all assumed what I do. Even though there is always food in the frig and on the table, even though the house and laundry are clean, even though the yards are gorgeous, even though we have a garden and grow much of our own food, even though our bills are paid on time and filed away, even though the kids are cared for, it is all assumed that I must not do too much cause I am home all day!

And good luck with your writing...I can't wait to read it!

Shawna
Mother to seven
Author of Intimate Reflections
www.Xlibris.com/IntimateReflections

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