June 15, 2015
The Emotional Epicenter of My Home

I am my kids' mom. I am my husband's wife. Just wanted to send you a note of thanks. 

I married my husband 19 years ago. He was raised by two feminist hippies - who did not have an amicable divorce. Originally, my husband detested the whole concept of stay-at-home moms. He thought they were "Stepford wives" who "didn't think for themselves" or "loafed off their husbands." He doesn't think that anymore. I stay home with our two daughters- now 9 and 11. I drive the carpools, I make the dinners, I do the laundry. My husband works hard... and considers the fact I stay home to be one of the reasons he works so hard. 

I can't put my finger on what turned the tide for him. I know when he became a father, the idea of anyone else raising his children but us, gave him pause. I know after a long day, when he comes home to a happy house filled with dinner and laughter- that it reinforces our decision. I am not perfect, but I do know I am the emotional epicenter of my home, and my family. And I do not apologize for that. I love this job, Dr. Laura. 

I thank you for encouraging others to do the same. 

Kristen


Posted by Staff at 10:59 AM