Reply #59: I'm the mother of 2 girls ages 17 and 15; I was once at at "party" [View All]

for the purchase of Longabger baskets and another neighborhood mother who was standing next to me in the homeowner's dining room and was looking around at the beautiful collection of antiques the homeowner had said "you can tell she has only 1 child and that child is a girl"

She was clearly envious; it was a lovely home, very neat and very tastfully decorated. She had 4 children, who based upon their behavior at the bus stop, certainly would not allow for the display of antiques.

Later on I noticed she made a snide remark to the homeowner along the lines of how do you fill your day? As if she sat around all day doing nothing.

I have also had remarks and statements directed at me as to why we only have 2 kids. What is interesting is that these always come from people who have 3 or 4 or more and who seem to be running ragged. I wouldn't want their life for anything and feel I am very blessed with my family.

Be happy with who you are and never apologize for any decisions you make about your life and