I try my very best to not take a biased view on this subject because I realize that it can be a topic that really gets people's panties all in a bunch. This came about today because of something that I witnessed in some mom friends I have from each side of the road (SAH/working). I try my best to make both sides understood, because I think whether working or SAHM, we are all moms and have to support each other. Also please note, I am somewhat sarcastic by nature, but I say everything with love <3.

Working moms, please understand that SAHM work very hard as well, and that just because they don't have a paying job doesn't mean they don't WORK. I mean, really, staying with your toddler all day when he's in "one of THOSE moods" is beyond an 8 hour work day! And never make a SAHM feel less significant because she doesn't bring home a paycheck. You don't always know the circumstances.

SAHM, please understand that working moms likewise have various reasons for working, and that not all of us are so blessed to be able to stay at home like we'd like. Yes, we miss our children terribly, but some of us truly enjoy working, earning our own pay, and pursuing career goals, and we do NOT deserve to feel like any less of a mother for doing so. And please, don't be offended that we can't make it to every mid-day playdate. I mean really, consider those invites you send out to the playdate on Tuesday at 11:30. We'd love to be there, but our bosses wouldn't love it so much.

We are all mommies, we all deserve to understand where the other is coming from. We have enough to deal with, what with husbands, screaming toddlers, picky eaters, endless laundry, food all over the high chair and floors, and tantrums to waste time cutting each other down. Please be supportive of your fellow mommy and put yourself in her shoes; we're all in this crazy race together!