I didn't realize how important homemaking is, or how much I enjoy it, until I took a vacation from doing it full time. This past fall, I decided to go back to work full time, after a nine year hiatus. My elder daughter is in the fourth grade, and my younger daughter is three.

It only took three months for me to realize how good I have it at home, and how much happier my husband and children are with a full time homemaker around. If I needed any confirmation, I got it when I told my elder daughter that I had resigned from my job....she clapped her hands and cheered!

Since I resigned in mid-December, I have been so happy doing my homemaker job! I have daily to do lists that include things like, "Play with the kids". I have a renewed sense of purpose at home. I'm getting our home organized, one drawer and cabinet at a time. I'm working hard to plan nutritious meals on a budget. I'm keeping up with the housework better than ever, and I enjoy doing it!

I spent a couple of years thinking the grass was greener in the workforce. Now I realize how truly fortunate I am to be able to stay at home and take care of my family. I don't think going back to work was a mistake, as I needed to see what it was like. I am grateful that I had the opportunity to do it, and even more grateful that I had the option of not doing it.

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