Actually, I’ve been on both sides of the issue enough to know that there isn’t necessarily any place where the grass is greener. I just wish that my OWN grass was! Or even if it wasn’t, that there would be a field somewhere (anywhere?!?) with a big sign on it that said “REALLY GREEN GRASS RIGHT HERE & GUARANTEED 100%”

@ Ann: Thanks so much for commenting (and relating!) I am not sure which kind of mother I connect to the best (those working outside the home, or working full-time within it). I do think there is something seriously broken in the whole scheme of things, though… and that it is vitally important for mothers to acknowledge, for themselves and other mothers, how difficult and even uncomfortable the pull between these various roles can be.