staying home

I was watching Americas Got Talent the other night and one of the contestants was being interviewed about her life. She was a mom and she said that she and her kids had sacrificed a lot over the years as they had struggled financially, but they had never had to sacrifice her, because she was always there. This little statement brought tears to my eyes, because that is how I feel as a stay at home mom. Since I do not work and money is usually tight my kids go without many things. But to me, in the end it is worth it because I am always there. There is no better substitute, no better pair of expensive shoes, no better designer jeans or latest toy than the time that I get to be with my kids. The satisfaction that some hot shot caraer could bring me would be nothing to the satisfaction of knowing that my kids are being raised by me rather than daycare. I don't condemn working moms at all, but for me, I am thankful that I have been able to be at home and just be a mom.