




Could I quit my job and stay home? Yes. But, I'm not going to.
Being a working mom is a personal choice. This is a decision that I have made and I feel it is the best decision for my family.
Do I sometimes feel guilty for the time I'm not spending with my child? Yeah, sometimes. But, I make up for it by making the most out of the time we do have together.
How do I feel about letting someone else raise my child? What!? Someone else is not raising my child! She may be at daycare having a story read to her, a meal served to her, or being taught to wash her hands. But, her father and I are raising her.
We are the ones faithfully taking her to Bible class and church. We are the ones instilling values and expectations for her behavior. WE are raising her. The daycare is just that. They are taking CARE of her during the DAY.
So, as you can see I have some pretty strong feelings about my choice. I certainly do not judge anyone for making a choice to stay home. So, likewise, please don't judge those of us who work. We all make choices and decisions that can be hard and have pros and cons either way.
It's simply a personal choice.
And, play at the park, which is really a school playground.
When asked what Allyson likes to do with Daddy she says, "Read stories to him. Color with him.
Draw with him. And, climb on him."
And, her Daddy pretty much does whatever she asks. Which is why she's so in love with him.
Happy Valentine's Day, Daddy! You are my Prince!
Love, Allyson
By the way, I used Picnic for the first time. Very cool!
June 2005 Camping Trip-Helen, Ga
Allyson's 2nd birthday-Aug. 2008
This morning we went to the circus in Macon. My whole family went. My dad's birthday is tomorrow so this is how we celebrated. Very fun!
We went to the pre-show. Here's my wonderful dad in a ringmaster's coat (or, maybe a clown's! haha) with my wonderful mom!