I don't often read the National Review, but that article was fitting to my opinion. I, too, was a little appalled (sp?) that someone can call them selves a mothering expert, yet have hired someone to do all the parenting. I suppose it's like being a homemaker that oversees all the maids, eh? I would have to say I admire moms who want to (and do) achieve things outside the home, yet I hold the same level of admiration for moms who can keep a family together. Taking responsibility to be a mom (not just a procreator) is huge and wonderful, no matter how you choose to do it. Yet, I'm curious to see how popular this will become, when we're basically being told "it takes a village, hope you have the moola to hire one", as most of us--well--don't. Staying home for many is a sacrifice, but a very worthwhile one and for me, it seems a difficult pill to swallow to have someone say, "Oh, just hire a nanny, and a night nurse so you can keep your sense of self and be a mom."

Well, I'm off to fold my own laundry and put myself to bed--hopefully for all night, but probably not.