tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796135908310895653.post2573130931323523135..comments2023-04-06T01:13:14.914-07:00Comments on Being Mom...NOW: Thursdays with TrixieMommy Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11229487365063594045noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796135908310895653.post-44079656581629785692010-04-22T21:42:38.300-07:002010-04-22T21:42:38.300-07:00If it would help you feel more at home in the offi...If it would help you feel more at home in the office, I'd be happy to invade your privacy while you're in the bathroom. And I'm sure I could round up many other volunteers to do this, too. I'm just saying.Poodles in Pasadenanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796135908310895653.post-3764488810711991332010-04-22T21:07:44.113-07:002010-04-22T21:07:44.113-07:00You just have to follow what's in your heart a...You just have to follow what's in your heart and do what's right for you in your situation. I spent time as a stay-at-home mom, which I loved, treasured every minute of it. I also spent time working outside the home as my kids were growing up. There were moments in their teenage years when I felt they needed me at home even more than they did when they were tiny. When I was home, I never had any trouble trying to stay busy or intellectually stimulated. With crafts and charity work and learning to cook and just spending time playing with the kids, the days are more than full. And you're right - going to the bathroom without an audience is a real treat! :-)jayayceebloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05894164273378530006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796135908310895653.post-64361328042386951212010-04-22T15:07:47.005-07:002010-04-22T15:07:47.005-07:00Trixie, I am really enjoying your well-written, we...Trixie, I am really enjoying your well-written, well-thought out blogs! As a SAHM, I have noticed that there are more differences among us than between us. There are working moms who do a really good job being involved with their kids, and there are SAHM's who may spend time with their kids but aren't actually present. Its not the actual role that matters, its the effort. And now I need to get off the computer so I don't fall into the latter category :)C's friend Catherinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-796135908310895653.post-56791619152283972982010-04-22T11:20:01.303-07:002010-04-22T11:20:01.303-07:00You are lucky in your experience because sadly, I ...You are lucky in your experience because sadly, I have seen some rivalry/competition between working and stay-at-home moms: I definitely have felt judgment from at least 1 SAHM who didn't seem to realize that some moms have to work, it's not a choice, not every family can exist on a single income; meanwhile I have definitely heard comments from working moms who seemed to think SAHMs don't need to challenge themselves or be intellectually stimulated by careers...these women commented that they got "so bored" during their maternity leave. Funny thing is, those same working moms who made those comments later said things to me (after I returned to work) about how they couldn't have handled being a SAHM because it's too chaotic and they preferred the "safeness" and "predictability" of the office! In any event, I agree with you that being a SAHM is hands down harder. And I wish all moms were like the nice friendly non-judgmental ones that you hang out with!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01394828801082257570noreply@blogger.com