Having been a working girl most of my adult life and having been surrounded by friends of the same workaholic nature, I am frequently asked how am I faring as a stay-at-home wife. What do I do with all those free hours of the day? What do I keep myself busy with? Don't I get bored? Those are their questions with follow up statements like: "Me, I wouldn't know what to do." "I would die of boredom." "I'd go crazy." Etc...etc...etc...
I understand their concerns and they are valid ones. I used to think the same way when I was still working. After all, I've worked for 13 years straight then one year rest before going back to work for another 2 years. So, 15 working years all in all. I must be missing it sometimes, right?
Well, I must admit, I do miss it sometimes. But not to the point of going crazy. At least not yet. How far am I in this work hiatus, let's see... Hmmmm.... Just about 7 months. Not too long yet, I know. But for the benefit of those wondering how a stay-at-home wife spend her days, here are the things I busy myself with:
