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Aaa….Would I?

My sis-in-law is visiting us along with her six-month old. I was playing with the kid when I realized that when I was bored or tired, I could hand over the baby to her mom. When I turn mommy, I will lose that liberty. Would I mind it?

She quit her job to spend time with her baby. I wasn’t in favour of it because I was aware of how much hard work she had put in to get on company rolls. I always thought that she would deeply regret her decision. I am happy to report that she is not. I always thought that when a woman has tasted financial independence, she would feel her sense of worth dented if that independence were to be compromised. Ahem!
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  1. Guera!25 September 2008 at 00:28

    I read that article on Nicole Kidman and almost bought a plane ticket.
    Anyway, found your blog via ILCW!

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  2. Mrs Woggie25 September 2008 at 12:39

    Good for your SIL :D

    Hopefully one day you CAN do that!

    Here from ICLW.

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  3. Martha@A Sense of Humor is Essential26 September 2008 at 03:43

    Sending my best, thanks for sharing, visiting from ILCW.

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  4. Kristin26 September 2008 at 17:23

    I have to admit there are days that you wish you could give them back but the vast majority of the days the are the absolute loves of your life.

    ICLW

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  5. Kate26 September 2008 at 19:27

    Here from ICLW. The whole work/don't work thing is hard. I still haven't really figured out how I feel about it.

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  6. heather27 September 2008 at 11:06

    I think every person needs to figure out the work/not work thing for herself. Our circumstances are all so different, you know? I'm glad your SIL is happy with her decision.

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  7. Cara27 September 2008 at 16:55

    Well...99.999.999.999 % of the time I am so in love with my kids and my choices!

    However, I will say that now that we KNOW we are done expanding our family, I REVEL in holding other people's babies, rocking them and cooing them to sleep, then handing them back when the party is over.

    So - you eventually get back there!

    ILCW

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  8. bendingbackwards27 September 2008 at 19:40

    Here from ICLW.

    The whole work/no work debate is hard. I guess each person has to decide which works best for them.

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