January 18, 2016
Just 'Do It'

Dr. Laura:

I'm a long time listener, and being a stay-at-home mom was the greatest decision my husband and I have ever made.  We were just shy of 30 years old when our son was born, had been married for five years, and had never lived together before marriage.  
While I was staying home with our son, we lived in an 800 square foot house and had one vehicle.  We did without LOTS of stuff.  I only took a part-time job when my son was a senior in high school.  Was money tight?  You better believe it, but we still managed one vacation a year.  My husband didn't have a high-paying job either.

To parents today, I say "just do it."  You can!  You don't need half the stuff you've got - sell it, downsize, and make time for your children.  Our son is now 35 and still thanks us for providing him with a loving, nurturing home with a mom who was there for him every day.  And I'm still my husband's girlfriend --  he is the best boyfriend ever, going into 41 years of marriage.

Thanks for your good, sound advice.  So many times I want to "bonk" a caller of yours over the head, which is why I don't need your job - jail would not be far behind!

Cynthia


Posted by Staff at 10:59 AM