Speaking of books ...a good one is  Momfidence by Paula Spencer.  It's a fun read where she shares her adventures of parenting 4 kids...getting more relaxed with each one.  She also writes a column for Woman's Day magazine and I read her latest one while I was feeling a bit guilty being away from my daughter recently.  It was entitled..Why I Ran Away and talked about how she left home to get back in touch with herself and to set an example for her daughter....that it's more than OK to take care of yourself as a mom...it's essential.  If getting away isn't an option for you then how about just letting up on the mommy guilt.    If you want to work ...there are likely tons of moms around who support you....you don't have to argue since every mom has a right to her opinion...just do what is best for you and your family.   Spend as much time as you can around friends with whom you feel great  &/or who have a similar philosophy--whether it's staying at home full time,  part-time, working full-time, private or public school, homeschooling, "unschooling" (like my awesome friend Tracy does!!, wish they had that when I was little)  -- it just has to FIT for YOU and YOUR family.  Not everyone is the same & just when you think things are set...something changes.    So true with kids....so true with parenting. 

The Woman's Day with the article Why I Ran Away should still be on stands now.. dated 9-1-08....under Paula's column Momfidence...check it out....when you are taking a 5 minute mommy break!  Enjoy.