I got it from http://weblog.xanga.com/mrsprosa she was a featured weblog on xanga a couple days back. Thought you all would enjoy!!
Too many people hear that I am a stay at home mom, and "Housewife" and automatically develop misconceptions about me. Either they think ...
a.) I am this wanna be 50's housewife who tries to be perfect Patty. b.) I am lazy and just use my kids as an excuse to stay home. c.) I am somehow inferior to my husband, and I "answer" to him like the olden days. d.) All of the above.
So I decided "Why not write a post to clear up these misconceptions?" Here it is, World.
I am not perfect- Most times My hair is messy and I have a stain on my shirt. I do not try to look perfect everyday. I do, although try to look my best while in public- Doesn't everyone?
Im not " green"- Sorry but the only thing going green in my home are leftovers from last Wednesday that I haven't yet thrown out. I recycle because in NYC you are fined if you dont. Maybe I should crack down a little harder on being more green and more aware of our environment.. but for now, my head hurts too much from the sound of Nick Jr on TV.
I dont vacuum the house in high heels- Matter of fact, I dont vacuum at all since we have all wood floors, but if we had carpet...I wouldn't vacuum in heels.
I dont taunt my friends with a secret ingredient to my lemon marange pie- I dont even like pie. I do, however share my recipes with my friends. Does that make me a criminal?
I am not always polite to everyone- In fact, I should probably work on being a little nicer these days. No one can be cool headed at ALL times. (Except for that "Dry eyes" Guy on TV)
I do not always have my house in order- And with good excuse, I have 2 kids under the age of 5. When you come to my house, it may not be dirty, but it sure as hell isn't going to be spotless. I don't understand why any mother would want it to be. I like my house looking like actual people live in it, not like a model living room in Ethan Allen's furniture store. So if I invite you over, enter at your own risk...I still need to put that "Beware of Toys" sign on order.
Im not greatly organized-You will find things in the car that have been there for weeks. I have a coat closet, but most times my coat is on the couch from when I took Bella to school. And I still cant find that Mother's day card that i meant to send to a friend.
I dont have a minivan- And I also dont want one! I would rather squeeze into a teeeny tiny VW Bug (but I thank God I dont have one of those either) The day I buy a minivan better be the day the government didnt bail the others out and I settled.
I dont bow down to my husband- But I do cater to him, and Im proud of that. I dont understand why some women have looked down on me for that. If you are in love, and you appreciate your mate, why not treat them like a King/Queen? I dont always have a hot meal on the table when he comes home, but I cook for him at least 5 days a week. If he can be the breadwinner, and put his wife and kids before himself, then I can show I appreciate that. Not because I HAVE to, but because I WANT to. He doesnt make the rules in the house, but I dont try to assume that role, either. We are in this marriage together, therefore our rules for our children and every other decision is made together.
I am not Lazy- Being a stay at home mom and not "having a job" like some people have stated doesnt mean I take it easy everyday. I have kids to care for, feed, bathe, drop off & pick up at school, teach and mentor. I have meals to cook, a home to keep up with and I have to make sure I keep myself in tact to, for my sanity. That is certainly not easy, But its the best "Job" Ive ever had.
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