Holly, fabulous, I love your writing.
I feel so seen in this article, this happens weekly to me also my friends/strangers etc. Me wanting to be with my 5yr and 2yr old. I'm unsure why it's so baffling. I wouldn't dream of mentioning anything to a paid working parent, you do you. I'm happy in my choice but boy am I sick of having to defend my choice. Thanks for making me realise its not only me.