This is my Choice

Not many people get to go to work and just love their job, I am lucky enough to absolutely love being a house wife.  My family and husband have given me the opportunity to have the best job EVER! I went to college and changed my degree about a zillion times because it was impossible to find a degree that fit what I really wanted to do...stay at home raising children, keeping the house somewhat together, and cooking for my family.

So to my point, I am NOT stupid!  I am a house wife by choice.  This is all I ever wanted to do.  I hate when you are around a bunch of judgmental jerks and they ask what you do and then scoff when your answer is "I'm a housewife."  Well excuse me for not living up to your standards, but I think raising tiny humans is pretty damn impressive.  I work all day, everyday, no days off, and when everyone else is off from "work" for holidays, well that is my busiest time.  I heard a house wife friend once say that she is a "domestic engineer," and I thought it was brilliant!  All the women I know that are housewives are incredibly talented, brilliant, resourceful, and above all tolerant and patient.  

A little understanding would be nice.  I understand that you are busy, you have kids and a job...so do I.  I don't roll my eyes or ask judgmental questions when I hear that you are a teacher, lawyer, or have a desk job.  I am just a little confused why it is ok to ask a house wife, "Don't you ever feel like your life has no purpose?" or "oh, you didn't graduate college?" or "Whats it like to sit at home all day?"  If you were joking and I actually knew you then this would be ok, but it is not ok to do this to a person you have barely met.  Manners please.  If I was your Mama I would have taught you better.

I don't go around asking "working women,"  "What does it feel like to have someone else raise your child?" or " Why did you even have children?" We all choose to live our life differently and I am a house wife by choice.  This is what I love thank you very much.