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[quote=Anonymous]I have one kid, and I make choices that conserve my energy. Like we send our kid to a school very close to home. We did't put our kid on a path that led to travel sports. We choose not to travel a ton. We create routines for meals, activities, and socializing and stick to them. Also, I know how to set boundaries. For instance, I decide in advance how much is like to volunteer at the school during the year, sign up for things until I've met that goal, and then politely decline when asked to do more. I'm contributing so it's not like people can get annoyed with me for not pitching in, but I don't bend to guilt trips to contribute time to every event or fundraising campaign.

I wanted very much to be a mom and I'm glad I am, and I think I'm a good one. But I do not think that has to mean I must work tirelessly from sun up to sun down on parenting. I have a job (WFH, solitary work, flexibility to set my own schedule to some degree), a small group of friends, and a couple hobbies. I am a well balanced person and make choices that suit my personality and preferred lifestyle.[/quote]

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