Life is good, but being a mom with two little ones and a full-time job is hard even when I have as much support as I could ever dream of (including from the father in this equation, who is awesome, as well as both of our families and my mom in particular who is living with us this year).
Here is a link that did not ring true to me the first time I read it when a friend posted it, but today I feel it big time.
http://theweek.com/articles/627821/ugly-secret-working-moms
There is a major double standard at play for working mothers. Society expects me to be the one to write the thank-you notes, to do the blog posts and updates, to do the household things--even as the primary breadwinner. And the world expects me to jump at career opportunities that will destroy me personally. The pressure is particularly intense when all of the major players in said career opportunity are women with children (though none of them are being asked to do what I am being asked to do). And finally, society shames and judges me harshly when I dare to do something frivolous for myself when there is a long list of mother and career things that are not done, even if said frivolous activity recharges me emotionally so that I can be a better mother and worker.
I say this not to complain - I am exceedingly grateful - but I want to acknowledge this truth about working mothers as I think it's an important one.
Love to you all -
Bonnie
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