Today’s Flummery… Working Mom Vs. Mom (“Just Be A Mom”)

Obnoxious Woman:  “Oh, so you are a working mom?  Wouldn’t you rather just be a mom?”
Me:  “Excuse me???” 
Obnoxious Woman:  “Well, I mean, you work full-time. You probably can’t be at every important event, right?”
Me:  “I’m not sure I like where this conversation is going.  Let’s switch the topic, shall we?”

Perplexed, I wondered, since when does being a working mom mean that I am not “just being a mom?’  What does “just be a mom” really mean anyways?  I came to only one conclusion… Obnoxious lady must not have children. 

Rather than switching the topic, as I had politely requested, she continued…

Obnoxious Woman:  “Your children must miss you so much!”
Me:  Smiling, I simply said “I think my children and I are just fine thanks.”

What I really wanted to do, was curse the lady up and down.  How dare anyone make comments like that!  How dare anyone criticize me without being able to back it up!  How dare… Then, I did what any other rational person would do… I took a deep breath, turned around, and walk away… far, far away.  If I didn’t do that, I would have punched her in the face.  Fortunately, my meditation sessions must be working in my favor.