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[quote=Anonymous]This doesn't sound "uninterested in motherhood." I'm similar. I like actually parenting and spending time with my kids, and I love our family dynamics -- taking trips together, cozy evenings together, etc. I don't have a "mom group" and my PTA involvement is pretty minimal -- we donate a set amount of money each year to the various fundraisers, plus DH and I take turns volunteering at events. It winds up being a few hours every other month or so, plus we split it up so it's not too onerous (and definitely not "a mom thing" since our kids have a dad too).

I am a mom but don't consider "mom" my whole identity. I think about the course of my life and recognize that it won't be too long before my kids are off to college and making their own lives. They will always be a huge part of my life -- my DH and my kids are the most important relationships in my life. But they'll also have important relationships with other people. I want to give them a great start to life, a soft place to land when they needed, really great relationships with the first two people they will love Ean who will love them. But I'm not their whole life and they aren't mine. We are separate people. I have a career and other interests.

This all sounds normal to me. I think it's dangerous to make motherhood your whole world. For you and for your kids.[/quote]

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