A Man's Place With His Children

April 17, 2012Posted by Daddy

 

Traditionally, it's the woman that stays home with the children.  Cooks, cleans, takes care of the household business.  In today's society, it's a little different.  Yes, there still the Stay At Home Mom, no longer called a Housewife, more so because that term has lost it's value over the years, and has become a bit demeaning.

These days women have become more respected, those of who stay at home, and the job(s) that they do while at home have earned more respect over the years.  There are still some husbands out there that don't, but there are many that do.  What made the change?

Perhaps in our ever growing society, ever changing homesteads, a light bulb went off.  Perhaps someone finally said, "Staying at home.  It's just not for women anymore."  I got to tell you, although my current position was forced on me, it's the best one I've ever had!  I cannot tell you the joys I get out of being at home.  I have pains too, but they pale in comparison to going to a job that, after 11 years, did not satisfy me in any way other than the paycheck I got every two weeks.

This website is about my journey over the past year to where I am now.  As I write this I still may enter the workforce again, God willing, but hopefully He will allow me to still enjoy this other life I've discovered while also providing more financial security for my family. I chose to write about my experience because I myself felt I leaped through a wormhole.  I discovered a different world...an amazing world filled with joy, laughter, and pain.

I may spill a few secrets, or talk about some things already known, but they will be from my perspective.  A Man's perspective.  Hopefully I will do this old time profession some justice, and get more praise for the people who stay at home.



I'm ⅜ of the way there.  I have to compose myself first, pour myself a glass of wine, and begin.


Care to join me?  If you're not completely sure, I've gathered a list of things that I placed in clickable links to help you decide:


  • About - Tells you a bit more about me and where I'm coming from.  I would go here first.  If you think I'm a bore you may pass on the other links.  I wouldn't be upset.  But if you do like what you read, please read further.

  • Photo Gallery - will have pics of my adventures as a stay at home dad.  They are mostly family pics, of course, but there may be a few that pertain to the daily ins and outs...

  • Contact - Your opinion matters!  This is where you can comment on what I've written or spoken about.  And tell me off if you prefer!


March 25, 2012Posted by Daddy