This essay is going to put an end to the wretched drop-down menu!! It must become a whole movement. I’ve never had a clear drop-down choice and it’s always made me feel ‘less than’— when just being human already enrolls me as infinite things— and Mother is my best thing. The way you crack it open and make it all so clear— it’s truly so amazing. You’re not just a talented writer, you’re a modern philosopher. Justice for MOTHERS!!! As always, the truth and beauty here is staggering. I especially like the loving list attributed to our beautiful mommy.
Really well said and very thought-provoking. Moms who mother should get parades! And moms who do that and outside work should too! Celebrating moms! Hooray!
Love it Jen! Seriously the job of “mother” encompasses so much. It includes; therapist, chef, Uber driver, nurse, master project manager, etc……. We should wear the badge proudly.
The drop downs! We had a similar conversation, but I never could have captured it the way you did. Funny and poignant. And love the nod to your mom, all of our moms, who knew the answers to everything with no reference materials!
This essay is going to put an end to the wretched drop-down menu!! It must become a whole movement. I’ve never had a clear drop-down choice and it’s always made me feel ‘less than’— when just being human already enrolls me as infinite things— and Mother is my best thing. The way you crack it open and make it all so clear— it’s truly so amazing. You’re not just a talented writer, you’re a modern philosopher. Justice for MOTHERS!!! As always, the truth and beauty here is staggering. I especially like the loving list attributed to our beautiful mommy.
Mother--yes! We’re all so lucky you’re a mother who writes! 👏🥰
As with all of the essays/articles of yours I’ve had the pleasure to read, I thoroughly enjoyed this one too.
You speak the truth with humor and a unique perspective.
You are a professional
mother, writer and just an all around great human.
Dawn
Really well said and very thought-provoking. Moms who mother should get parades! And moms who do that and outside work should too! Celebrating moms! Hooray!
Love it Jen! Seriously the job of “mother” encompasses so much. It includes; therapist, chef, Uber driver, nurse, master project manager, etc……. We should wear the badge proudly.
Oh this is a great one Jen 🤍
Yes and yes, and yes again!
On forms, when asked for vocation, I've often written, "Wife, Mother, Friend, Volunteer."
Well said Jen, well said.
The drop downs! We had a similar conversation, but I never could have captured it the way you did. Funny and poignant. And love the nod to your mom, all of our moms, who knew the answers to everything with no reference materials!