Thoughts on being a working mom

It's only the first week of February, but i've already filed 1.5 days family leave (when my hubby and Faye got sick), 1.5 days annual leave (for Faye's field trip and Earvin's school intrams), 3 hours occasional absence (for Faye's Battle of the brains). But, what the heck! It was all worth it. I've always said that family comes first. Good thing that my boss is very considerate and understands how it is being a working mom.

My principle is simple: In case I miss my kids' school activities and opt to go to work, I won't remember the things that I did in the office on that day 2 or 5 or 10 years from now, but my kids will surely remember and won't forget that I missed their activities in school on that day.