http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/29/living/more-than-a-mom-irpt/?c=&page=3
I relate to this in many ways. My career goals have changed in the past couple of years, but for the better. I want to do what makes me the most happy, which often means what is best for my family, as opposed to whatever it was I wanted 2-1/2 years ago. Advancement, recognition, power, all are a lot less important now. What I really want is something where I can use my brain and my skills to make a difference in this world but still go home at the end of the day and enjoy my son and husband.
The differences for me are 1. I didn't "dream" about being a mom, I guess I just stupidly assumed I would be one and 2. there are very few times when my son is not on my mind, even when I'm running, working, relaxing (haha, yeah right), whatever.
But I do appreciate the quandary of identity that comes with being a mom, particularly when you have strong goals and interests outside of being a mom. And I understand the concern with wondering what my mom friends would think if I quit my job, if I don't quit my job, if I work more, if I work less, etc.
I think my new tagline is "ohhh motherhood."
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