My political/personal statements about mothering, professing, and contesting - the social, cultural, economic and political contexts in which I find myself!
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Mother's Day 2009
Thanks to R and K for a great Mother's Day 5 km (~3 mile) run this morning. What a beautiful day to celebrate being a mom! Thanks to DOAD and sweet boys for supporting me in my running journey.
My Mommy Is... was inspired by conversations with my then 3 year old (B1) about going back to work after a year maternity leave with my second babe (B2). When my son said to me "I don't want you to be a Professor, I just want you to be my Mommy" I knew I needed to seriously consider how I was going to negotiate my work/family life. Years later, this interest has led me to research women's experiences of mothering and the ways in which their lives and identities are multidimensional - within and beyond motherhood.
I still wonder how do my children see me and understand who I am (i.e. my mommy is...). What ability do they have to see beyond my motherhood? To what extent do I help/hinder them?
I hope to encourage other Mommies, especially those with small children, to reflect upon our multidimensional identities through this blog.
1 comment:
Good times! Thanks for the run. Great way to celebrate being a mother of all mothers:)
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