Comments on: So Many Bon-Bons to Eat, So Little Time

By: nobleMama

nobleMama — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:15:17 +0000

Sujata, it breaks my heart to hear your words, mama. It would be my wish for mothers to rise up as one voice and fight for the right to take care of our little ones in the first three years and to be compensated for that so that moms don’t feel the burden of having to farm their babies out in order to financially survive. I think in many ways, if we’re open to the possibilities and we are fearless and we are willing to do anything to make it happen, miracles do come true. I hear your love in your words for your little boy and I hope you can acknowledge that you’re doing the best you can – your love, your desire to nurture his spirit, it will make all the difference. Be open, Sujata, you never know what might change your circumstances that could allow you more time with your little one. Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment.

By: nobleMama

nobleMama — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:09:56 +0000

Angie, thanks so much for your comment. It’s rough for families right now. I know what you mean about looking at the benefit of what you’re doing and if it means your daughter can spend her time in a school that nourishes her spirit, than that is a great gift you are giving to her. And absolutely you can figure out a creative solution to this without “selling your soul.” If enough moms put their heads together about how to generate income from home, I bet we could make incredible changes! Hang in there, mama. I commend you for being so intentional about what you want for your child!

By: Sujata

Sujata — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:46:37 +0000

This is really inspiring to me. I am a working mom and I surely regret the time that I spend on my work while I should be looking after my son. Every moment, something inside me says, “I wish you would have spent a little more time with your child.”
Commuting to work and getting back for dinner time… I feel the longing in his eyes…
I wish the world was a less competitive place to be for moms.

By: angie

angie — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:42:10 +0000

This really spoke to me….your deep commitment to living without regrets is truly inspiring. We, too, are facing the need for more income, as my husband is self-employed and I am partially employed, with exactly half of my take-home going to childcare for the few hours I DO work outside the home. From a financial perspective, it is hardly worth it, but it allows my daughter to attend a great school. Surely I can be creative about generating more income without “selling my soul”. I’m encouraged.
Blessings on your day, Angie