I'd like to write a book!
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
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?
yep, I am happy
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
I'm amazed
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!
Kerri.
Recognition and Appreciation,
"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
Re: Sweetpiv
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*
Re: AnneP
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*
Re: Kerri
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*
Anne, You Are Soooo Funny
And yes, if your kids are anything like mine, that criminology degree will come in very handy!
-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?
What aspect of being a
What aspect of being a homemaker do you feel gets the least bit of attention?
I would say the least attention I get is socialization from other adults. Everybody is busy with their own lives and doesn't have time to spend time with a married women with her children. I love what I do, the fact that all the work in the home makes me feel productive, and blessed. Some days though the lack of socialization, meeting new places, people, things gets me down. I have a young child so they're not really at an age where they can do alot although we socialize together. The internet is just not the same. Talking to a toddler all day just isn't the same. Then when my husband gets home (and he is a great husband) he's too tired to talk or spend time with me.
I bet you're not alone
there are probably others near you thinking the same thing, would there be anywhere you could start up a coffee group, meet for coffee (and cakes of course!) once a week/fortnight? We have quite a lot of that sort of thing going on round here and they were a lifesaver for me when my children were very small x
I know what you mean about
I know what you mean about the lack of socialization when becoming a homemaker/mother. I'm way out in the middle of nowhere on a cattle ranch, miles from a neighbor, 25 miles from a town or even a gas station. Luckily that's just when everyone started getting the Internet and that filled a void. Alot of my close friends are my "imaginary" ones. When my children started school is when I actually started meeting people again (room mothers, class parties and fundraisers, field trips). One friend and I get together once a month while our husbands are at a board meeting.
good luck in filling that void!
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