Dear Kids,

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I have no regrets about being a working mom. While some mothers might feel differently, I truly embrace my role.

I love that when I head out in the morning, you don’t shed tears. Instead, you eagerly anticipate the fun you’ll have while I’m at work. It’s important for me that you enjoy those moments, even if I’m not there to witness them.

I cherish the fact that your Nana, Gigi, and Pops are among your closest friends, stepping in to care for you while I’m at the office. Many children miss out on these special bonds with their grandparents, and I’m grateful you have that connection.

Thanks to my job, you also get to spend quality time with your amazing dad. You’re lucky to have caregivers who shower you with love, as having multiple people in your corner means you can give and receive love from many sources.

I appreciate that you see both parents sharing household responsibilities like chores and diaper duty. Observing your dad and me working together to manage our busy lives teaches you valuable lessons about teamwork.

While I may not be with you as much as I would like, I firmly believe that the quality of our time together outweighs the quantity. It’s not just about being present; it’s about being engaged and attentive.

Research indicates that my working outside the home helps you, my daughter, pursue higher education and earn more in the future. And you, my son, have a better chance of being involved in your own children’s lives because of my example.

You’ll have access to great schools and a spacious backyard to play in. Most importantly, I’m thrilled to have a fulfilling career alongside being your mom. A content and accomplished mother makes for a nurturing parent.

That said, I do have my worries. I sometimes fear you might envy friends whose moms are home with them. I dread the moments I’ll miss, like a soccer match or a concert. It crosses my mind that you could be on a therapist’s couch years from now, attributing your issues to the days I couldn’t give you my full attention.

I worry that since many of my friends are stay-at-home moms, you might think I’m the only one working—despite the fact that nearly 70 percent of mothers with children under 18 are employed, which is a significant number.

But amidst my worries, I’m overwhelmingly grateful. I’m thankful you witness your parents challenging traditional gender roles, which may empower you to break free from those expectations in your own lives. I appreciate having family nearby to lend a hand when needed, recognizing that many parents don’t have that support.

Above all, I treasure those moments when I kiss you goodnight after a long day. Your big, sloppy kiss and “I love you, Mommy” remind me that my work doesn’t lessen the love we share.

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In summary, I embrace my role as a working mom without regret, even as I navigate my worries. I cherish the bonds you have with family, the lessons you learn, and the love we share, knowing that my career enriches our lives together.