Perfect Madness: Motherhood in the Age of Anxiety - Warner
Applying my natuaral perfectionist tendencies to motherhood was never a good idea. This book confirms it!
A long list of perceptions of motherhood through the ages - and the struggle to be "perfect" in the face of each societal perception. Sometimes plain old walks and looking at bugs is okay - "enrichment" has its problems too.
This book also contains an amusing antiquated account of the "quiet time" that every husband needs when he arrives home from work - he is to be greeted with a cold beer, slippers, and of course - keep the noisy/messy children away! My husband's version is 1. arrive and barely get in door. 2. throw a ball and yell and chase and run while MOM puts on the slippers of relaxation. 3. repeat.
A great read, and an assurance of perspective for me!
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