For some, it is essential to maintain an individual identity, and organize their lives to the minutest detail, and for some this works. My ideal is different. I wonder, when does supermom have time to watch her child discover the beauty in a fallen leaf, or feel the fall breeze on her face cycling with her little one in the November rain. I used to think that I wanted to be supermom, but then my son was born. Suddenly, I had no desire to return to work, my graduate studies shifted focus to family and parenting, from schooling and educational practices. Why would I want to put my child in someone else's care, when I could enjoy that time myself? I admit, there are many mums who believe I am completely crazy, mine included, but I have found some kindred spirits. Hippy Hubby fully supports my desire to raise my own children as I enjoy the early years of their life with them, and I wish that everyone could experience what I have.
Somehow, I was blessed with the opportunity to be available for my family, and the passion to want to do so. I love the fact that I can watch Hippy Son grow, and not miss anything because of other commitments. My ideal is to somehow be present in the lives of my children, and I hope that is enough.