7:32 AM
But while laundry, cooking and Mommy-taxiing are important, you're never truly done. The next day (sometimes even the next hour) brings more and Syssiphos starts over.
But when you've finished a project, got a car (or anything else) shipped to the customer and finally on the road, you're done. You have something to show for, even if your contribution is hidden deep down in the software.
And let's face it: the social perception of stay-at-home mums vs. so. working as an engineer is different. Like "every idiot can stay home, relax on the sofa and raise kids". Completely ignoring how tough it is to do the "Mommy job" truly well.
I think the minors will also benefit: They will need to get a bit more independent in a good sense, experiencing more "I can do this!" moments and trusting themselves and their abilities.