I have been lazy with blogging but frequent with Facebook posts, largely due to the ability to do a quick thought and/or photo versus a longer post requiring more thought, correct sentence building, etc.
In some of my more recent posts on Facebook, I have been struck by the number of people who refer to me as an excellent mom/wife because I get up every day (week days without fail) and make breakfast (mostly a hot breakfast) for my family. I pack Kendall's lunch (no longer Justin's because he goes off campus for lunch every day now that he is a junior). I also cook almost every night and feel guilty if we eat out because my home cooked meals are by far more nutritious than what my family members would choose in a restaurant.
I thought this was what I signed up for as a mom/wife, especially the fact that I am still a mostly stay at home mom even though my kids are teens now, (I work only 2 days per week).
I have discovered during the two plus years I have been using essential oils, with the journey of self discovery that it has brought me along, that I am absolutely a nurturer, as in, this is my calling...but surely I am not the only mom who provides food for her family? Are there people out there who let their kids, no matter the age, get up and get themselves ready for a school day without the mom (or dad) helping out? The thought makes me sad (and makes me wonder if I am weird). I don't think I could stand it if I heard my kids up and I stayed in bed and trusted they would get out the door just fine without me.
Could be an excellent mother. Could be a helicopter parent. Curious of your thoughts?
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