Im sitting around with my jogger shoes on, with my rather naughty 4 year q year old (he typed the q) , and feeling the indescribable peace that comes with being home on a weekday with a fed child. You know all the tasks that are pending but they dont seem so big once the major set of routines are taken care of. Frankly, I find that my ability to manage pending tasks are heightened post motherhood. Unlike the reality offered by society - motherhood is demanding and unrewarding in the traditional sense. While I, the student bred on good grades gave up it up for the anonymity of motherhood - Sheryl Sandberg was talking about leaning in. There she was on the TIME magazine talking about 'having it all.' Initially my MBA alter-ego roared with approval at the notion, until reality kicked in.
The damage that term does to an accomplished woman - only she knows. Have-it-all. No matter which way I slice it, it sounds like working overtime, doing more than you can and breaking yourself in the process.
Why isn't it a reasonable goal to stay healthy and whole despite motherhood and house-dom and work? Why isn't good enough to have a sane, alive child... and not necessarily one with a tremendous number of activities?
Leaning BACK has single-handedly saved me, my marriage and my parenting. And yes, I might be super-educated and accomplished, but frankly the manifestations of success - according to my humble opinion- begin with clarity and health - not money or status. So yes - Sheryl Sandberg and good luck with your leaning in. Im going to chop mint leaves and cook bell peppers while listening to my favorite happy music. I might sleep more than you tonight.
The damage that term does to an accomplished woman - only she knows. Have-it-all. No matter which way I slice it, it sounds like working overtime, doing more than you can and breaking yourself in the process.
Why isn't it a reasonable goal to stay healthy and whole despite motherhood and house-dom and work? Why isn't good enough to have a sane, alive child... and not necessarily one with a tremendous number of activities?
Leaning BACK has single-handedly saved me, my marriage and my parenting. And yes, I might be super-educated and accomplished, but frankly the manifestations of success - according to my humble opinion- begin with clarity and health - not money or status. So yes - Sheryl Sandberg and good luck with your leaning in. Im going to chop mint leaves and cook bell peppers while listening to my favorite happy music. I might sleep more than you tonight.
