Part of my unease about the totality of mothering may be due to the fact that I am separated from my husband. I used to rely on my husband a lot for validation that plugging away at this altruistic effort of mothering was valuable even if the long-term benefits would not materialize for many years. (I mean there are sparks all over the place but a lot of day-to-day drudgery that can’t go ignored in the conversation.) When same-said husband was telling me how comforted he felt to have me at home, he also commented on how “I was letting myself go” and stepped out on me more than once. I guess that’s a motivator for my current mindset but should it be? I don’t know. I guess I just don’t want to end up the “embittered chore mom” (versus “fun dad”) because I lost myself in the mix. Anyway, sorry for the diatribe but your comment on my blog made me want to come “chat”…ha!

P.S. Ever read any of Caitlin Flanagan (authors articles for the Atlantic Monthly)? You might find some of her ideas interesting…

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