http://outnumberedtwotoone.today.com/2009/01/09/insert-guilt-here-spin-cycle/ Four kids, two parents - not the best odds Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:03:56 +0000 http://www.today.com/version-2.3.1 http://outnumberedtwotoone.today.com/2009/01/09/insert-guilt-here-spin-cycle/#comment-3889 nipsy Sat, 10 Jan 2009 18:12:23 +0000 http://outnumberedtwotoone.today.com/2009/01/09/insert-guilt-here-spin-cycle/#comment-3889 I was the SAHM for eight years. Of course, my situation was a bad one, and when I finally got out, I had to work. I work full time now, and the guilt is horrible. But on the other hand, my children and I have a freedom we haven't had in years either. It's a balance I suppose. Until the day I win the lotto, I'll just keep working and realize we all do the best we can. I was the SAHM for eight years. Of course, my situation was a bad one, and when I finally got out, I had to work. I work full time now, and the guilt is horrible. But on the other hand, my children and I have a freedom we haven’t had in years either. It’s a balance I suppose. Until the day I win the lotto, I’ll just keep working and realize we all do the best we can.

]]> http://outnumberedtwotoone.today.com/2009/01/09/insert-guilt-here-spin-cycle/#comment-3885 Daffyfellow Sat, 10 Jan 2009 13:45:48 +0000 http://outnumberedtwotoone.today.com/2009/01/09/insert-guilt-here-spin-cycle/#comment-3885 After writing all that, I forgot to tell you how much I love you. And I know I will never be able to say it enough, but Thank you....for everything. I would not change a thing. (except for maybe remodeling the bathrooms, and buying that old car, oh and...) Love ya. After writing all that, I forgot to tell you how much I love you. And I know I will never be able to say it enough, but Thank you….for everything. I would not change a thing. (except for maybe remodeling the bathrooms, and buying that old car, oh and…) Love ya.

]]> http://outnumberedtwotoone.today.com/2009/01/09/insert-guilt-here-spin-cycle/#comment-3884 Daffyfellow Sat, 10 Jan 2009 13:39:31 +0000 http://outnumberedtwotoone.today.com/2009/01/09/insert-guilt-here-spin-cycle/#comment-3884 Our society is paying the price for all of the kids that raised themselves while both parents went to work. It sent a clear message that work and money were more important than family. If you think for one second, that I would prefer you go to work over staying at home and managing the everyday affairs at home, you are nuts. You provide me with the comfort of knowing that our children are taken care of by one of two people (me being number two)that would die before allowing anything bad to happen to them. I will work as many hours, at as many jobs necessary, to provide the legitimate needs of our family. Would more money be nice...yes. Would more stuff be nice...I guess. Don't you worry about the kids. What we are giving them cannot be measured by any man-made unit of measure. I would like you to realize that you will always be more than just a money maker. Friend, cook, chauffeur, cop, judge, maid, the list could go on forever. How could you have the time for guilt. Then after doing all of that, you have to deal with me and all of my crazy ideas and wants. You have nothing to feel guilty about. If listen carefully, I am sure someone in the house is screaming for their mommy. Good luck! Our society is paying the price for all of the kids that raised themselves while both parents went to work. It sent a clear message that work and money were more important than family. If you think for one second, that I would prefer you go to work over staying at home and managing the everyday affairs at home, you are nuts. You provide me with the comfort of knowing that our children are taken care of by one of two people (me being number two)that would die before allowing anything bad to happen to them. I will work as many hours, at as many jobs necessary, to provide the legitimate needs of our family. Would more money be nice…yes. Would more stuff be nice…I guess. Don’t you worry about the kids. What we are giving them cannot be measured by any man-made unit of measure. I would like you to realize that you will always be more than just a money maker. Friend, cook, chauffeur, cop, judge, maid, the list could go on forever. How could you have the time for guilt. Then after doing all of that, you have to deal with me and all of my crazy ideas and wants. You have nothing to feel guilty about. If listen carefully, I am sure someone in the house is screaming for their mommy. Good luck!

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