Re: What counts as ‘impressive’ for a girl?
No, its not always 9-5…but again…its always overtime for anyone that is a SAHM. You might do 5 hours of OT…but they don’t have that luxury.
This isn’t easy to describe to explain away…I STILL remember when my nephew came along how crazy my sister was with a hyper 4 year old, a hefty infant, recovery, bouncing back so she could help me with the business, grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning the house, bathing the kids, her older daughter started private school AND a travelling husband. Not once did I hear her complain.
Now when I think about it…it boggles my mind how she did it. 8 months preggo, trapped in one of the worst blizzards I’ve ever seen, etc etc etc…yes…what a luxurious SAHM life…I’d say she’s not too nuts to want a pat on the back every once in a while.
There was NOTHING easy about that…and I mean nothing.
Your sister is the exception, not the rule. As you noted above, it appears she was assisting you with business. She therefore was working inside and outside the home and didn’t expect to be applauded for just taking on one set of duties - multiple duties, yes but not just one set.