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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Mom with a “big career” here. Supportive husband who attends most of the school stuff.

He is amazing.

Just want to give credit to dads who rarely get it on DCUM. You guys are the best. My husband does it all, works, cooks, attends school events and basically keeps us going.

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+1. I had an important job I never could have held if my husband hadn't handled carpool by himself for about four years.  Not to mention cooked dinner, helped with homework, etc.  I only missed one event at school during those years, but it was really hard, and I didn't get much sleep.  I've moved on from that job, and am making up for lost time with re: to both carpool and sleep; dc is really proud of me for my professional accomplishments, but I think part of it is that he never felt like the job was more important than he was. Even with a really supportive husband, it's hard to sustain over a long period of time.  Something's got to give.

My only advice for OP is this:  I was always the "star pupil" at work who never let anything slide. However, I learned that you can prioritize your child over work, and sometimes things aren't done perfectly, and the world doesn't end.  There were times that I stood up and left because dc had an event at school, and I wanted to be there.  Because I was a great performer the other 99% of the time, no one said a word.  You're probably harder on yourself than everyone else is. [/quote]

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