On the one hand, I feel guilty asking Dilf to shoulder the entire income burden. It's not that I feel I don't do my fair share in contributing to the household, but it puts an awful lot of stress and pressure on a person when he's the sole breadwinner. His options constrict considerably, and the penalty for failure is much greater.
On the other hand, I would feel like a sell-out if I went back, because I chose to be a stay-at-home mom, I like it, and I'm good at it. If someone is naturally skilled at math and physics, does anyone question that person's decision to become an architect? Or a talented musician for pursuing his or her dreams? Then why should I, who find myself domestically skilled, patient and empathetic to children, leave my calling? I am performing a literally priceless service to my family and to mankind. If the rest of the world doesn't get that concept, that's not my problem.
This line of thought surfaced today while I searched online for an apron.
I would like to wear nice clothes during the day. Not fancy, but human. Not stained t-shirts and sweats. Decent clothes. Due to the nature of my work around the house, I would like an apron to cover my decent clothes so they do not become stained and unwearable.
I don't want a heavy, unisex barbecue-style apron. I don't want a frilly fetishist's submissive apron. I want a pretty yet practical apron, with pockets. I found one:
but it's 60 dollars.
60 dollars. Damn, I need to learn how to sew. We'll call it career advancement when I do.
I guess I'm just too narrow of a market segment to rate inexpensive items. Having principles is both hard work and expensive.
