If you’ve been scrolling through the internet lately, you might have stumbled upon an article by an affluent woman in The New York Post titled, “I Get A Wife Bonus And I Deserve It, So STFU.” In it, she explains that since she’s a stay-at-home mom, she and her husband have decided to let her enjoy a slice of his annual bonus for splurging on high-end fashion. Outrageous? Perhaps! But hey, it’s their money, right?
I can’t quite grasp the desire to blow $1,500 on a pair of shoes, but who am I to judge? If you’ve got the cash and those shoes help you tackle another day of school drop-offs, then go for it!
As a stay-at-home mom myself, I feel like I’m racking up a ton of bonuses daily. Sure, they might not be as glamorous as designer heels, but I like to think I shop as I eat: I never get anything I can’t pronounce. So, here’s my list of Wife Bonuses that bring a smile to my face:
- Clean Water: It’s like magic! My tap gives me fresh water on demand! My kids are only thirsty at midnight when they seem bent on testing my patience.
- A Solid Roof: Roofs are incredible! Especially during those rainstorms or the interminable “Winter” we Coloradans endure. My husband (the brilliant man he is) works outside the home and provides us with this vital shelter. It’s truly the best.
- Unnecessary Treasures from Target: You haven’t truly lived until you’ve bought a $15 shirt you didn’t need, which looks like a desperate attempt to cling onto your youth. What a thrill!
- Footwear: I have shoes on my feet without lifting a finger to earn them! Well, except for the cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and the whole birthing two kids thing, plus driving everyone around and managing a household while my husband builds his business. But who’s counting?
- Access to Medicine: If one of my kids gets sick, I can take them to the doctor and get medicine that very day! And I can actually afford it! Can you imagine the value of that? Everything!
- Balanced Kids: I’m thrilled that my kids understand my self-worth isn’t tied to my appearance. Oh, wait—did I say that? I do get my roots dyed every six weeks to avoid looking like a creature from the depths of my bed!
- The Luxury of Staying Home: It may not always feel luxurious (especially when my 3-year-old insists I wear my shirts wrong), but the fact that I choose to be home with my kids is a true blessing.
- Empowerment of Choices: I get to make all the decisions! My Google search history is taken very seriously, as I decide what we eat, wear, and even what we use to wipe—no pressure there!
- Stylish Consignment Clothes: I can dress my kids in fantastic second-hand clothes. They care more about twirling and looking bright than brand names!
- The Ultimate Wife Bonus: They say the ultimate Wife Bonus is a Birkin “$15,000 starter model in taupe.” But honestly? The real bonus is teaching my kids that nobody cares if they even know what a Birkin bag is. Life’s tough enough without stressing over material things.
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Summary: In this lighthearted piece, I reflect on the “Wife Bonuses” I cherish as a stay-at-home mom. While I may not indulge in luxury items, I find joy in everyday comforts and the freedom to choose how I live and raise my children. Life is about appreciating these little things and not getting caught up in the material.