Hold Me

An Australian study recently revealed that infants of working mothers get about as much "cuddle time" as children of stay-at-home moms. The study basically puts to bed the idea that moms who stay home are spending every waking minute interacting with her kids, saying that, on average, SAHM spend just 83 minutes/day more with their children than working moms.

That caught me off-guard, until a commenter said that it was probably because SAHM have a lot to do around the house during the day, like laundry and cooking meals, etc. I suppose that makes sense, but who do they think is doing that at my house? Of course, I have a fantastic husband who does a lot of the regular household chores, but not all of us have hired help. I think what it boils down to more than anything is that for me, if the choice is between spending time with my son and washing the floor, my floor will stay dirty (at least for awhile, I'm not a total slob).

But if you'll excuse me I need to go. It's my day off and Gavin and I are going to the park. The mop is staying in the closet...for now.