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I didn't realize I was a Gen-Xer but I guess this fits me to a tee.

Born 1970, conservative, married, SAHM. My father served in Vietnam while my mother stayed at home with us. My grandparents were all very poor but hardworking and raised their families. Granny always said that when the stock market crashed in 1929, it didn't really make a difference. You can't lose what you don't have.

I love hearing stories about the "old" days (my grandparents time). Simpler times and before the invention of annoying electronic baby toys!!! We need wooden blocks! Ok...rant over.

Yep, you're definitely an X-er. Me, too. I was also born in 1970, I am conservative, and I am a SAHM. (Son #3 is due Monday!)

I am not a SAHM because I am uneducated, ignorant, or lazy. I have a college degree, and I gave up a professional job when I was pregnant with son #2. It's all about choosing what's best for your family. We X-ers simply asked ourselves if our family needed Mom or Mom's salary more.

I used to get annoyed about being called an "X-er", which always carried an implication of "slacker." Now I accept the label proudly.

I also think that at last the boomers and members of other generations are starting to realize that they were wrong about our generation after all.

We aren't slackers - we just care more about family than career, social status, or possessions. We know we can have a fancy job title and all the newest grown-up toys *after* the kids are adults. But we know we only have one chance to raise our children.

And I wish my Granny were still around to tell me stories about the "old" days. Sigh...

Your last statement made me smile.

While I was off work, I thought long and hard for baby (and birthday) gifts. So, I used what resources I had, and made a set of building blocks for one child, and a wood playset for another. (all trash, after a roofing project)

Those gifts were the best for the kids, and they still play with them today, so their parents tell me.