"My Mommy Works" said Millie.

In the last month my daughter has learned a new phrase that for some reason really bothers me.

"My mommy works."

She tells everyone I know this at least twice, almost as if she is proud of me. When she first started to say it, it made me pretty upset and emotional because it's not the kind of life I wanted. Of course though when people hear her say that its like I get a displeased look from them or a saddened look. I get embarrassed when she talks about it because if I could I would be a stay at home mom and be with her always.

However when I watch Millie tell someone I work I watch how excited she gets. She smiles and repeats it and jumps up and down like she can't help but tell the world about her awesome working mother. It warms my heart that she thinks so highly of me.

It is hard when I can't be there every second of the day for her but what I see in my daughter and how my working is shaping her is pretty amazing as well. She is so independent and strong and has a sort of confidence I feel many of us wish we had. I realize she is only two but I still feel already that it is affecting her in so many good ways that it makes all the working I do worth every moment.

When it comes to being a mom it doesn't matter what you do, you are probably wrong in the eyes of everyone else. Learn to take advice and use what you want but don't fret if you decided to go a different course with your parenting. If your child is happy and healthy then what does it mater if you work or stay at home. I think we are all doing our very best am proud of all the mamma's I know.

~Love from your Chaotic Momma & Millie~