My mom has been pretty much a housewife to my brother, me and my cousin. She held a part-time job at a buddhist school when I was really young, but she gave it up when dad did pretty well, well enough to afford a house in Singapore, to take care of us kids.
I remember about 10 years ago, she was telling me that being a housewife is no fun. No social life and constantly thinking about what the next meal is going to be to satisfy so many tastebuds. My extended family of uncles and aunts would frequently come over every night (except for some weekends) to eat as they all work full time.
Now, I'm home again, without any kids to care for except my dog and cat, that I know what my mom went through. And I'm only cooking for the husband and me. But it's tough. I need to take into consideration what we had the night before, or two nights before, and what he had for lunch recently, so as not to repeat the dishes. And in spite of all the damn cooking shows I watch for ideas and all the darn cookbooks available, I constantly draw a blank. It's frustrating.
So, kudos to my mom, and all the other moms who struggle daily to make sure we never go hungry and disgruntled.
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Bob: Reasons why fast food and restaurants are booming....there are many housewives who buy "home cook food"...LOL.
Melissa: Your mom (and all stay-at-home moms!) definitely deserves kudos!!! My sister is currently a stay-at-home mom too -- at least until she finishes her college degree. And like you just said, it's tough!!! She and her husband have a 3-year-old and you're so right about worrying about where the next meal is going to come from. I think any woman who makes the decision to stay at home still works full-time, as I know you're finding out, just minus that paycheck! *hug* I think you're wonderful!!!! A billion kudo to you too!!!
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