Shows like Leave it to Beaver and The Donna Reed Show lead us to believe that there was actually a time when fathers brought home the bacon while mothers tended to the children, fried up that bacon and then cleaned up the mess when it was all said and done. There is no doubt that I am for women doing whatever they want to do in this lifetime. I am glad that the chains have been loosened and women can pursue their dreams.
However...
As it turns out, those shows ARE my dream. I want to be that stay at home Mommy that takes care of the kids, keeps the house orderly and has my hair done and nails painted when my husband gets home. The problems? We can't afford it. Now, before any of you think any ill thoughts about my husband, it is very important that you understand that he has a good job that brings in decent money. Nothing extravagant, but it almost pays the bills.
That almost is where I come in. I have a college degree and I do not fear hard work. However, with my baby needing physical therapy once a week, continual doctors appointments and loads upon loads of laundry, I feel like my place is at home. But then there is the groceries that need purchased. And, sadly, Lee and I are a bit spoiled! We don't want to go with out cable. We don't want to go without eating out a couple of times a week. So, I must do something to earn money.
Now, I have tried various things on the side in the past. I've been a virtual assistant. I've written keyword articles for companies. I've sold Avon. These days, I'm trying to compile several streams of income that will allow me to be with my son more hours during the week. So what am I doing?
- Still working 15 hours a week as an assistant for REALTOR/National Motivational Speaker, Elizabeth Ward Small.
- Cleaning my mother-in-laws house. I'm even considering picking up another house...my sister's! (If she'd have me! She's always been the cleaner of the two of us)
- Still writing for a family website: www.familylobby.com
- I have now become a distributor for a system that enables people to keep up communications with loved ones, and make money if they also choose to be distributors. Check it out: www.sendoutcards.com/54042
If anyone has any more ideas, I would love to hear them! I've been on so many on the work from home sites and to be honest, they scare me. I have only joined the above network marketing group because I truly believe in this product. I believe that it can be used to touch people and reach out to people in powerful way.
So anyway, I guess that I'm looking for help in this area along with Nathanial's poop problem:0)
2 comments:
I love a penny Here...A Penny there! You are a gifted writer and I love the way your words flow!
I think your new venture is a great idea! What is it about? How do you communicate and how do you get paid? Curious minds want to know!
Wow...you just put into words how I feel. I really like my job, but am definitely scared of having to balance that with being a mommy come February. We should talk more about this sometime! :) Thinking of you as you work through this.
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