October 5, 2016
How Did You Get So Lucky?

Dear Dr. Laura:

I am 7 months pregnant, and recently submitted my letter of resignation so I can stay at home and be my child's mother.  As hard as it is for me to leave my job, I remind myself that I am putting my marriage and family first, and that being at home will allow me to be the best wife and mother I can be.

Earlier today, my husband was talking with a good friend of his, who is married with three kids.  Both the friend and the friend's wife have full-time jobs and the kids are in daycare.  My husband told his friend that I would be staying at home with our baby, and his friend replied "How did you get so lucky to marry a woman who will stay at home?"

We're not wealthy people, and we're living on a tight budget to make it possible for me to stay at home.  While budgeting can be a challenge, I'm proud of myself for putting my marriage and family first, and it's a good feeling knowing that my husband sees himself as a lucky man to have married a woman who will put our marriage ahead of money.

Callie


Posted by Staff at 10:59 AM