The Constant Struggle

I don't know about you, but our decision for me to be a stay at home mom is often a point of contention.  Not just between my husband and myself, but for perfect strangers.  When I tell people I am a stay at home mom, the first response often is a sarcastic "that must be nice".  You know what?  It is nice. But isn't all bon-bons and movies.  It's crazy hard work.  I get so upset about people's negative views of the perfectly natural and rewarding role of wife and mother.  Isn't that why God made me? To be a helpmate.  Women's lib -- phooey!  I am a strong liberated women who wants to raise respectful, well mannered children and keep a happy husband.  I don't need a career to give me self worth.  Now I want you all to understand.   I chose this path for myself and my family.  It isn't the right path for everyone.  Some moms are career moms and it works for them.  I believe that God designed me for this.  I think we need to change people's views on the value of motherhood, child rearing, and homemaking.  They are lost arts.