So my plan of writing 2 - 3 times per week fell to the wayside as I embraced a battle with city hall. More on that another time.
Now on to what got me riled up today.
I am a stay at home mom. Please stop making assumptions about me.
First of all, for once and for all. I DO NOT BAKE. I have no desire to learn to bake. I do not feel guilty about not baking. If an occasion calls for baked goods I am more than happy to support local small businesses. They do it for a living for a reason. They're good at it. You're having a bake sale? good for you. I'm more than happy to purchase your wares, or help you sell them but stop assuming I will contribute.
Second, yes I have a lot of time. But I have filled that time with things that are important to me. If I don't volunteer for something I probably have another commitment. Or maybe I did a lot of work at a previous event and am of the opinion that it is someone else's turn.
Third, it is ok to say no sometimes. Saying no does not make a bad person or a bitch. Why don't you ask me why I said no, perhaps it's the same reason I didn't volunteer in the first place. I'm happy to explain and won't be insulted and it's nicer than talking behind my back.
Third, part 2, do not assume I am going to do something. Or just start including me on email strings and assigning me jobs. Especially jobs I am NOT qualified to do. This is not cool.
Forth, I do not spend my day doing any of the following:
- watching TV
- playing Farmville
- obsessively cleaning
- getting manicures / pedicures / spa treatments
- shoe shopping (ok fine, occasionally I shop for shoes, but only when I need some happy)
Fifth, yes, I spend too much time on Facebook and Perez Hilton. I'm fine with that. I also read the newspaper everyday. Find happiness where you can people.
Sixth, I do get lonely for grown-up conversation but no, I haven't decided when I'm going back to work. Mostly because I'm still not sure what I want to be when I grow up. Besides, I'm mom and I'm good at it.
Even if I don't bake.
