Wait. Don't answer that.
Yesterday I ran into work for about an hour and a half (because I had to) and I mentioned how I was torn: I hate to pull PTO (which is silly, I know--I should be grateful to have it!) but at the same time I wanted to hurry home because I felt badly for my son, who is getting bored over being laid up after surgery.
A comment was made about my kid being old enough I didn't need to entertain him. I replied that I wanted to be home and that I did have a lot to do.
By the time I got home some of Z~'s friends had dropped by and they were all hanging out in my living room. (So I would have been perfectly fine staying at work.)
I offered them food. We visited while I went through the mail and cleaned up the dining room. And I realized it wasn't about my feeling the need to entertain. I really do want to be home when my kids are home.
I like spending time with my kids.
Is that so weird?
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I so get it.
No. I think it's weird when people don't want to be with their kids. That's why I don't send mine to pre-school. I like my kids.
Only to people who don't have children--like most of the people you work with...
I am home 99% of the time my kids are here. For several reasons. But I love it. I want to be here and I think it is the best choice there is!!
Actually, this came from another mother, someone with kids my age. Which is why I was so surprised.
In the world these days, yes, it's weird, that's why the world is the way it is. Good for you.
yep!....Ha, Ha, just kidding. Last night I had a dream that I got called on another mission, and I was so sad that I had to leave Sunshine. I'm glad at least subconsciencely I don't want to leave her.
i just found your blog... i think you commented over at *design mom* ... and i have to tell you - i think i'm in love. (:
cannot wait to read more of your posts and feel inspired by your LOVE for mothering.
i have a 7 year old daughter... i need all the advice i can get. (:
jen
Happy Harrison--I still have that dream. It's a little freaky!
jwc--welcome. And good luck!
You aren't weird to this person w/o children.
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