The worth of a Mother is...

incalculable, right? Who in their right mind would do what mothers do, day in and day out? Who in their right mind would take on a job that requires being present and accounted for 24/7 to infinity and beyond? Who in their right mind would take on the responsibility of being RESPONSIBLE for another human being or even multiple human beings? Who in their right mind would willingly march into a job that they may not be completely qualified to have yet they do it with a smile on their face? There is no test to take, no practical exam to pass, no training involved, no expectations clearly outlined, and yet women often jump at the chance to be counted among the ranks of Mother. it is the most important and fulfilling job in the whole wide world. People sometimes pay big money to have children and some pay big money to pay someone else raise those children. Mothering is a complex undertaking yet it is completely simple and serene at the same time. Mom's are worth a lot. Their value cannot be underestimated. Try putting a dollar figure on what they do. If they were paid even a small amount for the tasks that they perform, this is what they would make financially. And just think...there is a lot more they do that isn't even on this list. They're obviously not in it for the money. I wonder what's in it for them?? Stay tuned.

The Mother's Day Index 2011

Mom job	BLS occupation used	Hours per week/weeks per year	Hourly wage	Weeks per year	Annual Mom cost
Cooking	Cooks	14 hrs./52 weeks	$9.53	52	$6,938
Driving	Taxi drivers and chauffeurs	9 hrs./52 weeks	$13.43	52	$6,285
Helping with homework	Other teachers and instructors	10 hrs./40 weeks	$17.85	40	$7,140
Taking care of the kids	Child Care Worker	40 hrs./52 weeks	$9.95	52	$20,696
Nursing wounds	Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses	2 hrs./12 weeks	$17.90	12	$430
Cleaning up	Maids and housekeeping cleaners	10 hrs./52 weeks	$9.40	52	$4,888
Planning parties	Meeting & Convention Planners	64 hours a year	$23.11		$1,479
Summer activity planner	Miscellaneous community and social service specialists	40 hrs./12 weeks	$18.18	12	$8,726
Haircuts	Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists	0.5 hrs./52 weeks	$11.55	52	$300
Shopping for the family	Personal and home care aides	3 hrs./52 weeks	$10.13	52	$1,580
Family finances	Accountants and auditors	0.5 hrs./52 weeks	$23.83	52	$620
Yard work	Grounds maintenance workers	1 hr./52 weeks	$10.83	52	$563
Fixing up the house	Interior Designers	40 hours a year	$24.99		$1,000
Finding out what the kids are up to	Private detectives and investigators	40 hours a year	$19.78		$791
Total annual Mom cost: $61,436
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics