Okay, I realize I am a little late. My book just arrived today, and I read chapter 1. So I am up to date. If you are wondering about what I am doing, I am involved in a read-along of Queen of the Castle: 52 Weeks of Encouragement for the Uninspired, Domestically Challenged or Just Plain Tired Homemaker
over at Colletta's Kitchen.
over at Colletta's Kitchen. I think the thing that stood out to me in the book this week was that the author is not trying to be super-woman in her homemaking endeavors. And I liked that she said that every woman is a homemaker.
I am in an unusual position. I am living with my parents. I am a single mother. My household duties are very light since I am a substitute teacher with an ever-changing schedule. I pitch in as I can. My mom probably spends more time with my daughter, but I do my best to make up it for it when I can.
What I hope is that in this book the author speaks to women who are not traditional homemakers. I realize the author is a stay-at-home mother. But I don't want to read a book that puts me on a guilt-trip for not being a stay-at-home mom. Even when I was not at home, I still couldn't be one--I was a single mom. I had to go out an work. I had no choice but to get a divorce in my position.
I do look forward to continuing this read. I also look forward to reading thoughts by other women reading it.
Thank you for your comment at my place, and joining me.
ReplyDeleteWhat you say about being unusual or different is relevant in the case of this study I think, because there is no place for guilt-trips. As a primary school teacher (occasional, at present) I know parents do the best with what they have, and sounds like you are too. Hats off to those in less than ideal situations who are bringing up God-fearing children, sez I!!