I want to live in a world where parents don’t have to choose between career or family or self; a world in which all parents have meaningful, flexible work, and have ample time to simply be with their families without constantly rushing. I want to live in a world where parents feel fully supported by society and by their communities and by each other. Yes I know it sounds Utopian, but...

The truth is that we don’t live in this world unless we create it. We have to build community, make time for ourselves and demand flexibility from our jobs, or create businesses of our own so we can design our lives to work around our families. It’s challenging to live life the way we really want, but I truly believe we can do anything we set our minds to.  So strive for happiness, work less, play more, put yourself on your priority list, and enjoy life as much as you possibly can!

Because really, how many of our kids will ever think, If only my parents had worked harder and made more money!?!
 


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03/19/2011 2:14pm

I love this post. It's so simple and to the point. I'm not a mom, but when I am I am going to create the world you're talking about. You are right, if it doesn't exist we must create it! Thanks for sharing.

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