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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think folks have lost sight if the original question which was what SAHP of school age kids actually do.  My answer is that while kids are in school, I deal with groceries, laundry, house maintenance, workout, school volunteering, finances and taking care of my elderly mom (and her house, finances, etc).   It's less stress than when i worked (which is why i quit) but just as busy (and certainly more active than my former desk job).  Then, for the hours my kids are at home (I have 3 - oldest is 7) it is much more hectic and exhausting than my former job.  And btw, they are out of school 13-14 wks a year w/vacations.

I certainly don't expect sympathy or for working moms to say that my life is as stressful as theirs (bc its like not as stressful) etc.  But I certainly don't expect attitude or judement either![/quote]

This doesn't shed any light really on why you quit, other than it's less stressful for you.  Since my husband does half of the laundry, grocery shopping, cooking, house maintenance, etc., both of us can work full time. The taking care of your mom thing is the difference, if she needs a lot fo care.  How did you handle your kids' activities when you WOH?[/quote]

Well, the "why" wasn't part if the original post I don't think.  But to answer the question, I had a job that required me to be out of the house 7:30 am - 6:30 pm and also involved me waking up at 5am to get an hour of work done before my kids got up. My DH travels a lot for work and made 80 percent of our income.  We had a FT nanny to take kids to activities.  Breaking g point came when my mom needed care and although I could hire out the care in terms of $$ she was vocal and angry about the idea of outside caregiversAgain, I'm not looking for sympathy or that many WM power through this stuff but simply making a point that although my kids are at school and I am not working, my days are busy.  It's just different. I use to come home to a clean house with dinner made but alot of work stress and concern about my mom.  I now have to cook and clean myself - which keeps me busy - but no longer have the stress.  But, I am busy and active.  As proof - I have lost 10 pounds since quiting my job with no change in eating.  Intellectual stimulation - well, that is a tough one. My DH discusses a lot of his work problems with me and I give him advice.  I also keep up with the news.  But, I do miss my own work.  It's just better for me and my family that I don't right now.  [/quote]

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