Are stay at home moms lazy?

[Jayzwife]

ok, im a stay at home mom. been one for 7 yrs.according to my sisterin law, im lazy. cuz I don't work.well it all started like this: my sister in laws are talkin about relationships and one of them says; oh, u know who has a good relationship? Biby and johnny; that's me and my husband. my other sisterin law that nobody likes, cuz she talks about everyone, says; oh Idk about that,she needs to get off her lazy ass and get a job. my other sister in law told her if any man told u I'll take care of u and my kids all u have to do is stay home u know you'll do it. im very happy being a SAHM. yea it gets lonely and frustrating and stressing, but I love being home with my kids.she's not a SAHM,she works and has 3 kids. all from different guys who are drug dealers and in jail. in a way I think she's jealous. she doesn't have anyone to take care of her. any way that got me thinking; am I really lazy for wanting to stay home? are us SAHM lazy or not. I need some comments on this. and I wanna know what ya think.

[NannyB.]

Mar. 20, 2010 at 8:03 PM

My husband wanted me at home to raise our three children.  Our oldest just turned 40, and I have been home full time since he was 3.  Even after they all left home, he still wanted me to stay here, which I have done.  I have worked my tail off over the years, taking care of children, the home, the yard, and everything else that I could do to take pressure off my hubby.  We are not rich and never have been, but we have had a good life.  Our children are all married now with families of their own, and they all still love that Mom is available if they need help or if they need someone to watch the grandchildren.  I would not argue with anyone about it.  I just smile and tell them that we are a very happy and well-adjusted family.

[pinkdragon36]

Mar. 20, 2010 at 11:05 PM

Lazy no staying home is hard work as well I have been both a working mom and a stay at home mom they are both to be commended for the work they do!

[bobnliz]

Jun. 18, 2010 at 9:08 AM

   Your sister n law does sound jealous to me.  I have little kids and no matter how much I clean, nothing is clean! My kids go right behind me, undoing everything I just did, lol. Also, kids need SO MUCH ATTENTION. If your doing it right, it's hard. Nothing i'd rather do though.   If your sis-n-law was  truely happy, she'dbe happy for you too.

[josie1982]

Dec. 17, 2011 at 7:30 PM

Hun us SAHM's are far from lazy, we work our tails off sometimes more then working mom's keep your chin up she is just jelous cuz she dont have a man to take care of her nor does she have her baby dad or daddys in her case to help support her children.

lotz of love

Josie