Wednesday, August 08, 2007
How Ruuuude!
So, I was walking out of the gym this morning and there is this woman. She was talking to this other lady and she was saying how her little girl was going to start kindergarten in the fall. She went on (and on and on) about how she couldn't wait for school to start (granted I've been know to be a bit excited about the return of school ,but cool it lady in front of the kids). Then she starts talking about how she is looking for a job right now, because she is so sick of staying home and being a "desperate housewife". I turned around and gave her a dirty look. That's cool if you want to go get a job and everything, whatever, to each his own. But don't call being a stay at home housewife "desperate". I was a little offended, can you tell?
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Haha. That lady needs to get a job or something else.
That kind of comment offends me too. I have such a strong belief in the importance of moms in the home -- although I do know there are circumstances that prevent it. But I didn't get that feeling from this story! She needed to shut up in front of the kids!
Hooray! I am glad you turned around and gave her a dirty look!
i love random dirty look giving opportunities. that lady was a hooch!
too bad hayley wasn't there to give her some words. being at home is a privilege. i'm being serious! it's too bad she doesn't appreciate it.
She will regret her actions when she sees how quick it is all over with, having small children that need their mommy. Her kids will probably be glad to get rid of her too.
Ok, I will set myself up for slamming and say that I can understand where that woman was coming from. Maybe she was having that really bad day that comes every once in a while when you wonder why the heck did I even get that master's degree? Do I do a risk analysis on clean laundry vs dirty laundry, write up an executive summary on the week's after school extra-curricular events, and whip up a power point presentation on the benefits of breastfeeding past the first year JUST to justify the time and money spent on education and keep your skill set up? Is she asking herself if her legacy to this planet will be a lifetime of just-in-time dishwasher unloading and sheet changing? Can you tell I'm in a funk wondering these same things? That being said, I would never say these things in front of the kiddos AND I know that what we are doing as Moms is the most important job I'll ever do and that I'll long for these days when they are over. But I'm just throwing it out there that I don't always enjoy it. There I said it. I miss the water cooler sometimes. But, I do have the luxury of being able to call up my good friend Heather to remind me what is important, and to look up to as someone who has four kids and gets her groove back! You are an inspiration, Heather:)
Please don't slam me:)
You know I wouldn't slam you! YOu have many valid points. We have talked about this many o'times. I'm all about woman doing what is good for her-granted I think staying home is a good thing, but everybody needs to do what they need to do. What affended me today was how that woman said "desperate housewife" like my life is patheticly desperate. Not to mention in front of her kids. I'm quite happy thank you! Yes, I agree with Holly, that woman needs to get a job. Some people are just not meant to stay home and that's okay. But don't slam me because I want to...was all that I meant. And Jennifer, you've got your groove on what are you talking about.
Yup, I was having "one of those days" today big time. But it does help that the two culprits are now with my Mom! Hee hee! I will refresh, recharge, look forward to seeing everyone on Monday with a de-cluttered house and organized closet. And perhaps Harry Potter finally read:). And as for the groove thing...its coming back. Just a little slower this time. This week should help, huh;)
i hate that i feel like i have to defend being a stay at home mom. i totally get offended when people say stuff like "desperate housewife". i understand the funk of getting an education and staying home, big time. yes jennifer i agree heather is an inspiration to us all. :) it's true though that we're doing the most important work...like they say, it's the hardest job with the least recognition. and some people just can't handle it.
I love how fiesty you are!! 10 points to you for giving a deserving dirty look!
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