The people have spoken
Well, dear readers, I can see there's an overwhelming sentiment that I should watch my son's short star turn at preschool.
In case the drama of some other election has distracted you from learning the results of our first Guilty-Mom poll, the yeses had it by two to one. Even my boss agreed with the majority, which helps.
Thanks to all who voted. Extra thanks to those who told me not to feel bad if I didn't go.
Truth be told, I think I decided I would get there somehow as soon as the first couple of yes votes rolled in. Mom guilt -- and its nicer twin, mom love -- are powerful things.
But here's the thing that bears further discussion, I think. Consider:
Over the next two weeks I'm now scheduled to attend the play, a dance performance, and an end-of-school picnic during "working hours." I will also be leaving work to ferry my first-grader to her after-school child-care arrangement every day one week because her school has scheduled a week of half days. On another day or two, I'll be home with my son when his school is closed.
I didn't tell you that before I knew about my son's play, I was asked to chaperone my daughter's field trip, which is happening at the same time as the play. If I had accepted, I couldn't have gone to the play. So this isn't just a problem for working moms, but for all moms with more than one child.
How do you handle times like these?
Comments
You could always clone yourself. Make a third clone to stay home and cook and clean all day and you're set!
In all seriousness...my kids aren't in school yet, but already I've experienced how having more than one complicates things. My son starts preschool in the fall and the times he has to be there will probably effect my daughter's naptimes. Truth be told, I'm not looking forward to my life getting more busy.
Posted by: Kayris | May 23, 2008 2:01 AM
Just get used to the idea that you can't do it all--you have to pick and choose. Having a spouse to attend when you can't is ideal, but we all know that doesn't always work out.
Posted by: Dahlink | May 23, 2008 11:46 AM