Dear Readers,
Recently my husband had out-patient knee surgery and as part of the admittance procedure, I was asked if I was retired. When replying in the affirmative, the admitting clerk inquired who my employer was. I meekly answered “I’m just a homemaker”.
Later in the day, I chastised myself for responding “just a homemaker”. After all, the title “homemaker” is one that shouldn’t be regarded lightly, as it encompasses quite a lengthy roster of duties and skills.
In 41 years of marriage that roster has included over 14,000 dinners prepared and approximately 9,000 breakfasts and lunches served. Loads of laundry washed and dried amounts to over 21,000. Thorough housecleanings were performed over 1,400 times. Wow, I’m exhausted just reading these figures!
Being both a mother and homemaker means changing diapers, wiping runny noses, shopping for school clothes, driving children to sports and other activities, organizing birthday parties, attending PTA meeting and purchasing supplies for all those complicated science projects.
Because I’m a homemaker means there have been occasions when I’ve been called on to be a plumber, nurse, teacher, cheerleader and psychologist; not mention, disciplinarian, seamstress, family photographer and vacation planner. I’ve also been known to tackle home decorating and flower arranging.
So the next time I’m asked for my profession, homemaking will be declared with a renewed sense of pride and accomplishment. Mimi is a homemaker and damn proud of it!
Keep smilin’!
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