Lessons on pride, independence & responsibility

I'm a working mom, always have been. Fortunately, as a healthcare provider, I have to done weekends, nights, 12 hr days, etc etc. Right now, due to finances and my being the breadwinner, I am working 2 jobs and my husband works a m-f day job. He's been running the show at home, while I bring in the money to live on for the most part. Neither one of us could get away with not working at present, as much as that sucks. I love what I do and I'm good at it. I hate missing things with my kids, but I love that I'm teaching them responsibility and independence. I always want to be with them more, but I feel like it takes a village - they need other perspectives and to learn things from people other than me and their father.

I admire and envy SAHM, but I hope they admire and envy me. I am educated and paid well and feel as though I make a difference in people's lives. I am so incredibly proud of my children and I am sad to miss things, but I would be sad if I wasn't reaching my potential. Kids are amazing and resilient and learn so much from so many. I don't think I've damaged the goods any by making them more adaptale.