Why does this question seem to cross my mind at least 5 times a day? It's probably because there is tremendous pressure out there to be a perfect mom: whether that means providing financially for your family or being the perfect homemaker or a hybrid of the two. I am 33 years old with two beautiful little girls, Sofia age 3 and Ava who is 4 months old. I love them and my husband Jay so much, they are my world. There are days that I wish I didn't have to get up and go to work 5 days a week, but there are also days that I can't wait to get out of the house by myself. I'm sure I'm not the only mom to feel this way. What's the answer? There probably won't be one, at least not one perfect one for everyone. The key for myself is to strike the right balance between the two. I know I'm not wired to be a stay-at-home mom full time because I've worked ever since I was 16 years old and my own mother worked full time rearing two children with my dad. But there are those days when I wish I could be home to have dinner ready for the family when they arrive, to jog with the babies in a jogging stroller and end up at Starbucks with the other hottie stay-at-home moms. Hopefully this introspection will help me achieve my goal.
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