My husband and I have caught a lot of heat for my decision to stay at home with the boys.  When I was finishing school it wasn’t quite so bad because I was still a “student” and not just a “stay at home” mom (or as other see it, a lazy, sit at home and watch TV while the kids play by themselves mom). Ok, so now that you know how I feel about this subject we can move on…

Well, today while I could have been earning an hourly wage (YES, I do wish that I could find the perfect job where I could stay at home with the kids, at least part time, and use my education as well, but for right now I haven’t gotten any opportunities) I sat at the computer determined to find out why Jaxon is struggling with his reading and writing at school.  I knew that there must be a reason and that if I could find the reason I could surely find the solution!  

Well, ladies and gentlemen, I did just that (or at least I am crossing every toe and finger on my body that I did) and now I am waiting for confirmation from his doctor that we can begin testing and come up with   treatment plan.  I’m sure this will involve 1, maybe 2 trips to St. Louis, but if the end results benefits Jaxon than sign me up!  I don’t want to spoil the details just yet, but please stay posted, if this works, I am going to write up a research proposal, plan, and results!  

See, its days like this when I could tell all of the nay-sayers out there who look down at my decisions and tell them where to shove it!  I am making a difference in Jaxon’s present and future and that is worth more than any hourly wage could ever do for my family.

 


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Michelle Jones
01/24/2013 2:36pm

I applaud you for staying home with the boys. Do it while you can. Trust me, they grow up way too fast. I was blessed to have stayed home with the kiddos and work part time for 11 1/2 years. I wouldn't trade a minute of it. However, one thing I regret is going back to work part time before they started grade school. Cherish this time and don't listen to any of the nay-sayers. More than likely it's coming from a place of jealousy and guilt. No one knows your kids better than you do, and if staying home is where you belong, then live it and love it!

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Julie Kogut Samec
01/24/2013 8:25pm

Yes, Dr. Jill! You do make a huge difference every day!

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05/10/2013 6:51am

thanks for the best articles, really nice

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