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Educated definition of a Housewife (aka Mom)

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I'm writing a polished draft of my thesis a friend sent this to me when I asked her to define MODERN DAY HOUSEWIFE: A Mother’s Job Description  A woman, renewing her driver's license at the Motor Registration office, was asked by the  counter clerk to state her occupation.   She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself.   "What I mean is," explained the counter clerk, "do you have a job or are you just a ...?"   "Of course I have a job," snapped the woman. "I'm a Mum."   "We don't list 'Mum' as an occupation, 'housewife' covers it," said the clerk emphatically. I  forgot all about her story until one day I found myself in the same situation, this time at our  own Medicare office.   The Clerk was obviously a career woman, poised, efficient, and possessed of a high sounding  title like, "Official Interrogator" or "Town Registrar."   "What is your occupation?" she pro

Some Star Wars fun... My kids laugh every time they watch it

First Day of School

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Paige and James started school today. Paige began 3rd and James 1st. They were both so excited. James sits at a desk surrounded by 3 girls - his teacher will soon learn how much he loves and teases girls. A Successful first day - happy and smiling James, Paige (and friend Seth) - good times. Abbey and I had a great day. I think we will have a few good months together (well, until Dec 11th or so when her title as baby will be usurped by "Baby Elle" (Ellenore Kathryn), I hope they will be bff's like Kelly & I have been.