Managing Roles: House wives Vs Working Women

SIT at home and look after family chores? I think it's far from sitting when doing laundry, making meals, washing dishes, buying groceries, helping with homework (or keeping little ones entertained, nourished and comfortable). A housewife works 24/7. There is no punching out of that clock. I did was a single working mother for two years and I enjoyed every minute of it. But when I was preparing to have my second child the thought of going back to work after having two was overwhelming. The stress would have killed me. As it turned out I developed fibromyalgia so I had to stay home. I KNOW I could not do both jobs, not with this illness. I don't think doing both jobs equipped me to face life boldy. I think it made life very hectic and my child to be neglected at times. I missed her first steps. The babysitter was kind enough not to tell me about it. She let me see for myself so I could feel the joy. I miss having my own paycheque though. Life sure is a struggle raising two kids with only one income.