When I was in grammar school
I used to be embarrassed that I was the only kid with a working mom
My son says he's embarrassed I'm a stay-at-home mom
Me too kid, me too
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I have no regrets
There's a reason I was given two lifetimes
I just have to find the balance
There's a reason I was given two lifetimes
I just have to find the balance
Hmmmmm....
Time to put on the thinking cap
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I should get a job in the school cafeteria
he'd be horrified
tee hee
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I should get a job in the school cafeteria
he'd be horrified
tee hee
Aren't kids embarrassed no matter what their parents do?
ReplyDeletebut moms with hair nets are just not cool at all.
ReplyDeleteChildren have a habit of saying things which make us parents feel uncertain. In a way it should strengthen our convictions if they are true.
ReplyDeleteI was also embarrassed that my mom worked. It was necessary, though, because my parents were divorced. Anoer oddity in our community at that time. I LOVE the idea of working in the cafeteria. The ultimate revenge!
ReplyDeleteOMG.......don't make me kick you; I haven't broken in my new Doc Martens yet and would get blisters!
ReplyDeleteYou're a working artist---BIG DIFFERENCE!
XXOO~~♥
Anne
Yup. Work at home is definitely work. Let him know that not only do you work, but you're the boss! Hee hee hee. If that doesn't work, definitely hit the cafeteria. Better yet, see if there's a janitor position available!
ReplyDeleteI say, tell him to get over it. He needs to realize that you are much more than a stay at home mom, and that the "work" you do is very important in this world. All kids are embarassed by their parents at some point, But I will bet later on in life, he will think more than once at how wonderful it was that his mom dedicated hereself to her "mothering" the way you have.
ReplyDeleteSo there. ;-)
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Hello. Yeah, I agree with the above statements. My twentysomething kids live with us, both in University and I am dreaming of having them fly away to their own nests. Hugs Karen
ReplyDeleteJust a quick note to tell you how proud I am of you. I can't get your new artwork off my mind. Woo, you are fabulous :)
ReplyDeleteI always have half a mind to become a cafeteria lady! I don't know how else to be valuable and earn money at this age with only a highschool education...there is also a grocery store in town that might hire me...and there are some real characters working there...
ReplyDeleteDo you NEED to work outside the home?
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You know, I could relate to that little line "me too, kid, me too!" Being home without a "real" reason has been the hardest part of quitting work for me. I am not a mom or even a full time housewife (don't really enjoy housework). Instead, I get to play and be creative most of my day. I think it's sad that that sometimes embarrasses me rather than have me jumping with joy at being my own boss and being able to do what I want. I can sooooo relate!! Love, Silke
ReplyDeleteI'm sure he's very proud of you teaching him so much lightheartedness! Do you need a hairnet? tee hee!
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