There are many thoughts flying about my head, but Joseph’s nap won’t last forever and there are more important things to do, like prepare ourselves to welcome the Savior of the world.
But Stephan’s 7-takes lead me to an article which I think is as important as it is horrifying: Mother’s who decide not to be mothers anymore. Full-time mothering is tough no matter what outside commitments you have. It’s difficult to express all that goes into it being a very demanding and stressful job, especially when it’s much better to focus on all the joys it brings. Yet I think it’s dangerous to underplay the difficulties to women who are not yet mothers. They need to count the cost. Examples of women who found it to be too much to give up their careers and so much time and energy can be a good way to hit home the sobering truth of just how tough a job it is without having to whine all the time trying to express it. It can also be an encouragement and warning to current mothers: don’t take on more than you can handle outside the home. Your work inside is of infinite importance and is not “nothing” but requires an incredible amount of energy and strength – even if people around you don’t ever “get it.”
Permalink | Read 120 times | Comments (5)
Category Philosophical Musings: [first] [previous] [next] [newest]
Things Joseph is thankful for in no particular order:
- Snow
- Mommy
- Daddy
- Chances to be outside
- The ball playground at the shopping center
- Our advent calendar (what fun to open and shut the doors!)
- ninganinganinga (or “mittens” in English)
