A Trip to France to study the language and get college credit at the same time:
Isn't what's best for your family....
I could really use a break from life, 5 weeks of learning the language and enjoying France doesn't sound like a bad idea...some day...
I was in a study group from one of my classes and we were discussing freedom. One of the guys asked us mothers how we defined freedom in our own lives. We both agreed that there was NO such thing as freedom once you have a child. You are completely and utterly responsible for that child for 18 years straight. Freedom... possibly the moments you get away from them, but even then, it's fleeting, because there's no forgetting about them wherever we are. That's a good thing I guess. Our species wouldn't have survived if all the parents decided to abandon their young :)
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I have a bitter taste in my mouth when it comes to UVU study abroad programs. None of it being UVU's fault. But that's a totally different topic.
I have a slightly different perspective on freedom as a mother (of course! Always gotta be different!). I think "freedom" has been mischaracterized to mean we get to do whatever we want, when we want, and without responsibility. Even to live in a "free" country and keep our "freedom" takes work, rules that don't just let us do whatever we want, and involves a lot of responsibility.
I agree that motherhood is exhausting and limits how far I can roam or how long I can rest. But I don't think it takes away the "freedom" to be who I am or pursue certain interests as much as it forces me to be creative in my pursuits and redefine my priorities. Of course, it helps tremendously that I have an awesome supportive husband. My heart goes out to single moms who have a lot more hurdles to clear.
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