I recently had my second shift on the school canteen/tuckshop. It was something I dreaded for weeks. Why would i volunteer for a job that involves three of my least favourite activities - housework, cooking for kids, and retail?
There are three answers to this question.
One is Mother Guilt. I am not a decent mother if I don't do all those little things that mothers "should" do.
Two is pure selfishness, yes, it's true. I get a little buzz out of knowing that i am doing something that only a few others do. I am making a difference at the school. I am involved, making a sacrifice....
Third is that i love my daughter too much not to do it. When she heard there was a vacancy at the canteen, she was SO excited. I simply had to fill it. She gets a thrill everytime I'm on canteen, and for that day I am the perfect mother, i even buy food for her friends.
This third reason should be the most important I suppose, but for me, i have to admit, number one comes in first. I really should do something about that.
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