Wednesday, January 9, 2013
The most important thing is STILL the most important thing
Recently I have had decision-making and a gamut of emotions related to my choice to make caring for my children my full-time work.
I thought I had made that choice when I left my job 10 years ago. But some choices you have to make again and again.
Sometimes I start to think that the only answer (when medical bills come in, insurance comes due, more groceries are needed, we'd like to take a trip, the car breaks down, we need supplies to fix something on our house, etc.) is for me to get a job. But what I've come to learn, again....is that my place here is important.
Important in my children's lives and in the greater plan God has for my life. Someday I may work. Maybe soon, maybe not. But today I am here. And it is richly rewarding to watch my son play legos while I am holding him and breathe in the scent of his head, and know that he is still the most important thing.
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Good for you!!!! I feel the same way...I try hard to stay balanced and stop working by the time the kids get home from school, and keep my work to 2-3 days per week. If you ever make it to Utah- let me know and I'll set you up at our cabin for a few nights.
ReplyDeleteYou only get one chance to watch your children grow. There are no do-overs when they're grown. You won't regret it.
ReplyDeleteAmen.
ReplyDeleteI read a quote somewhere that said "Motherhood is a choice you make every day." And I like to think about that. I might have made the choice not to work long ago, but every day I have to decide to take full advantage of that choice.
ReplyDeleteI feel this way all the time! Especially as my husband will be switching professions soon, we want to save up for a house, and it looks like we'll be moving in with my parents soon for a few months. I really want to help financially and getting a job always comes to mind, but I totally agree with you that staying home is the most important thing. I couldn't bear being separated from my girls for long hours of the day. I'm glad I get to be at home with my girls even if that means making lots of harder financial decisions.
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