Thursday, February 17, 2011

$117,867



So, according to salary.com I'm worth $117,867 a year. That's right. If we were to hire someone to cook, clean and take care of our two little girls, we'd have to pay her quite a bit. I don't contribute financially to our family's income nowadays. I was reminded of that last night as Ben and I were going over our financial information before taking it to our CPA. I don't get paid in dollars; I get paid in snuggles and winks. I get to be here when you sing silly songs about holes in your underwear. I get to be the one who takes care of you when your fever's running at 103.6. I don't have to go off to work and worry all day long. I can sneak into your room to check on you any time I want. So keep your 117,867 dollars, salary.com. I'll keep my girls with me right here at home. Even if my house would be cleaner for 117 grand.

3 comments:

Cheryl said...

Aw, Em, you are worth way more than that!!!

Anonymous said...

Thanks, Cheryl.

Anonymous said...

Emily,
Thank you for reminding me of how we cannot put a dollar amount on the awesome role we play as stay-at-home mommies! I thank God all the time for giving me the opportunity to be home with my three girls. We are both so blessed!
Have a Blessed Weekend!
Love,
Elizabeth