Balancing career, parenting, chores, cycling..

[lph]

No, I like the Falldron quote. She doesn't say not to be a mother, or not to stay at home, she just says you shouldn't "give up your life" for them. That's pretty individual for each person whether that means working, staying at home or whatever. If you enjoy staying at home you're not "giving up your life", you're just changing it.

I like her point that giving up too much for your kids can put an burden of guilt on them. But then - my mother is the queen of passive aggressive guilt trips...

We manage the juggling act by working parttime (80%) both of us. And living in a small apartment, with a cheap car. Etc.

But hey - I don't do long rides anyway

[SheFly]

I just want to say - WOW! I admire all of you moms - stay at home and working - who have achieved such balance. I honestly don't know how you manage.

I, on the other hand, am one of those "childless by circumstance" people, and later, "childless by choice". That certainly makes it easier for me to be able to have a career, manage the house(s) and still focus on my passion - cycling. I certainly would not be riding over 5000 miles a year, and competing in 41 races if I had children in addition!

I promise, after reading this thread, however, not to complain about being too tired anymore .

Thanks to all of you moms - you're doing a GREAT job!

SheFly