Why I now agree that moms should stay home with her children.

[blg119]

Before I go any further, I just want to say I understand why most mom's have to work. I am not judging anyone who works. I work because I am a single mom. However, it won't be that way much longer. I am fortunate (I think...lol) that Brian is able to be home with the kids, but it still isn't the same.

It became perfectly clear to me, last night, that my son needs me to be at home when he is home. Mason is an EXTREMELY good kid. I am not being biased (ok maybe a little) because others have told me this very same thing. However, when I walk in the door it's like a switch goes off inside of him and the arguing begins.

Last night was such a night. Yesterday evening, Brian's daughter had a soccer game. I wasn't able to attend as it started at 5. The game was held at Beech High School, about an hour away from us. So, I left to do a few errands and by the time I returned, Brian and Mason were already home. As soon as I walked in the door, it began. Mason had a total meltdown. Needless to say we were all crying by the time it was over with. Mason had voiced a few things that were bothering him, some I could change, others were out of my control.

It's heartbreaking to see a child cry like he did last night. Anywho, Mason is just fine now. But I am now a big supporter of moms staying home with her children. Whether it is to homeschool (which I reallllllyyyy want to do) or be home when they walk in the door from school.

Enough said.....

[Bradensmom82305]

Sep. 17, 2008 at 5:20 PM

Sorry to hear Mason was so upset. Hope he is doing better. I will be thinking about him. I am so with you I wish I could be a stay at home mom. But then again I kinda like the break...lol! But Braden is the same way my mom could keep him all day and he is an angel then the minute I get there it is like another child.

[treefroggyk]

Sep. 18, 2008 at 9:32 AM

I remember when my mom finally went to work, I was in high school - so you'd think I could handle it just fine.  I didn't.  That's when I started hanging with 'pot-heads' after school cause my mom wasn't there.  I am thankful Brian is there for him, but you are right, it just isn't the same as mom.  I plan to be home when they get home from school, no matter what happens.  I only have 1 more year of home school the way it's looking for us.  I am going to have some serious withdrawal!  It's funny how that time when they gethome from school (at least in high school and for Sarah) is major "download" time.  She talks for like a half hour straight about everything that happened.  I dont want to miss that.  You'll be around when he's hitting his pre-teens - those are the toughest years.  Hang in htere - everything in God's perfect timing! =O)  Love ya!

[buckeyemom23]

Sep. 18, 2008 at 9:56 AM

Sorry to hear about that. . .I will be praying for all of you. . .