• One of the baby’s first sentences was “Mummy at work”
• MrJ (3) knows what the indications for below knee amputation are
• MissZ (5) assumes I go to work everyday, so if I have a day off, she is happily surprised
• My kids’ “plate to share” normally includes a packet instead of homemade goodness

I realized today that I have given up my chance to be “that sort” of Mum. I feel judged by the other mothers, but I’m pretty sure that comes from inside my head. If they do even notice my working lifestyle, I wonder if they feel self-righteous, envious, or disgusted.

(That one’s fair. I do some pretty gross stuff)

2 responses to “Why the kinder mums look at me funny”

1. Robert Russell says:

   July 2, 2011 at 2:37 pm

   I really enjoy your writing. I can relate to many of your experiences with making time for family and career.

   Keep your chin up.

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2. Cris says:

   July 2, 2011 at 3:59 pm

   @Robert Russell:

   Thanks. I try to be as honest as I can here. Sometimes it means I talk about the same issue over and over, but that’s the way I’m living at the moment. I’m glad you can relate.

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