$138,000

If a stay at home mom were paid for her work, she would earn $138,000 per year. At least that's what the latest survey of salaries states. I disagree. If I could break down the duties performed by the typical stay at home mom it would go something like this:

• Personal Chef: $60,000


• Housekeeper: $24,000


• Chauffeur: $50,000


• Medic: $30,000


• Laundry Service: $12,000


• Accountant: $36,000


• Family Counselor: $50,000


• Childcare Giver: $20,000


• Tutor: $ 7,000


• Photographer: $20,000


• Party Planner: $10,000


• Pet Keeper: $ 5,000

Grand Total: $324,000

Watching my children's first steps, hearing their first words: "Priceless"