I became a stay-at-home mom in 1996; and ever since the term - "stay" - has bothered me.
Webster's Dictionary defines the word as "to stop or halt," "remain behind, " and "continue in a place, position, or situation."
As far as I'm concerned, none of those definitions apply. Rarely do I have time to stop; nor do I feel left behind or as though I'm staying in the same place. (The latter could only be defined, in relation to my life, as wishful thinking!)
I am a work-at-home mom. Not to be confused with the work-from-home mother.
I am a Manager; a manager of my household consisting of four children and a husband. My physical place of employment is at home.
Therefore, I am a work-at-home mom.
To define myself in a manner that brings me a sense of satisfaction - of accomplishment - was the very first of many important life-changing steps I learned from The Momnificent! Life by Lori Radun.
And then I was hooked!
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