What’s It Worth?
Posted in Uncategorized on 12. Feb, 2010
As a stay-at-home mom, I know that there are things I’m giving up. Rather than heading off to work in my smart business casual attire, I wear the same jeans and yoga pants day after day. Meeting coworkers or friends for lunch? Nope – I’m making PBJ with my girls. And yes, I have been known to buy my kids new clothes and shoes while overlooking something that I need myself.
I know that if I were to go back to work, we could afford much more. With two incomes, we could have a bigger house, nicer cars, and take more vacations. But you know what? It’s not worth it to us. My job may not be glamorous, but I’m doing what I have always wanted to do: devote my days to raising our kids and enjoying their childhood. Like many choices we make in life, this is a decision we made that we felt was right for our family, and though it comes with a price, it is well worth it.
The Simple Dollar had a fantastic post today that I wanted to share. Regardless of the choices we make in life, it’s important to set our priorities and make sure we are living for what makes us fulfilled, rather than just trying to keep up with the Joneses.
Our Towels Don’t Match Our Bathroom Curtains [The Simple Dollar]
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