The one thing that is inexcusable is for the spouse of a SAHM or SAHD to take for granted all the stuff (crap) that gets done on a day to day, hour to hour, minute to minute basis to keep the family moving forward. Not to mention actually caring for and training their child/children. I am truly blessed to have a Wife (the CFO) that is supportive, empathetic, appreciative, and forgiving. I joking tell the CFO that I sometimes let things slide to remind her of all the stuff I do:) I know that many stay at home parents are not so lucky. My heart/prayers go out to them and I offer a free reality check for their spouses:)
Let's look at the responsibilities a Stay at Home Dad/Mom might have around the house....
- Grocery shopping
- Cooking
- Laundry
- Cleaning
- Paying the bills
- Shopping
- Yardwork
- Maintenance
Honesty may be the best policy, but it's important to remember that apparently, by elimination, dishonesty is the second-best policy.
George Carlin
Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all.
Sam Ewing
Al
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I honestly think that you were short on that list. There are so many more things that we do as a stay-at-home-parent. Yes, the other parent might not completely appreciate all the little things (once added up, its a huge mountain!), but if we are out of commission for a week--they will totally appreciate and hopefully never forget. :-)
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