Workplace vs the Homefront

This thought has taken on a life of it's own.
What if being a stay at home mom was a career (at least more recognized as one than it is...?)

In the workplace I would:

1. Arrive on time each day
2. Take care with regards to clothing and my physical appearance.
3. Be responsible with petty cash and budgeting.
4. Make cost reduction a priority.
5. Monitor activities especially time spent on the computer.
6. Make and keep appointments as well as meet deadlines.
7. Keep workplace and space organized and efficient.
8. Eat at regular, scheduled times.
9. Treat coworkers, boss/partner with respect and consideration.
10. Implement and maintain a routine or schedule.
11. Retire to bed each evening at a decent hour.
12. Participate in monthly performance reviews re: improvement.
13. Attend and participate in continuing education programs.
14. Be punctual and respect other people's time.
15. Maintain a positive, helpful attitude.
16. Provide quality service at all times regardless of how menial.
17. Perform all duties as assigned.
18. Enjoy your time at work!

On the Homefront:

1. Wake up early at a regular time each morning.
2. Avoid the housewife frump look.
3. Be responsible with my money and my budgeting.
4. Find ways to be frugal and thrifty.
5. Stay in balance as a mother as in regard to time. Are you spending more time cleaning your toilets than playing with the kids?
6. Make and keep appointments, especially personal ones such as exercise, or date night with husband.
7. Keep home organized and efficient...this is possible even with kids!
8. Eat healthy meals at regular times.
9. Treat family and children with respect and consideration.
10. Implement and maintain a schedule and routine. What days are errands? Housework?
11. Retire to bed early that you may wake in the morning invigorated! Ready for another day!
12. Evaluate what is and isn't working in your home? Is dinner always late? House a mess?
13. Keep learning whether starting or continuing a degree. Learn about cooking, nutrition, sewing, home budgeting, food preservation, liberal arts, elementary education, child development, etc.
14. Be puntual and respect others time...and hopefully they will do the same. Always give yourself an extra 15 minutes.
15. Maintain a positive, helpful attitude. Being negative will get you no where but down in the dumps. Remember the example you are setting for your children, you are their role model.
16. Save yourself some time and do it right the first time. Take pride in your work.
17. Stick to your schedule and perform any responsibilities you agreed to take on.
18. Enjoy your time at home! The kids will be gone before you know it...