The Mommy formerly known as 3under5?

August 11, 2006 – 3:57 pm |

Before you start in about how my Prince reference is outdated, overdone and really not that funny – this suggested resolution to my name change dilemma is not my tribute to the tiny purple man.

I used to watch Mad About You. I don’t remember too many episodes, and I rarely recall quotes. But, in one show, Helen Hunt delivered a line that resonated with me even ‘BC’. Pregnant Jamie Buckman realizes the real implications of pregnancy (that you end up with a baby). And, as the realization sets in, she just repeats the line: “I’m the mommy.” And then with more comprehension… Oh My God… “I’m the Mommy.”

No matter whether we stay home or hire nannies or use day care or combine it all. No matter how awesome our husbands, how supportive our companies, or how much family we have around… Whether we’re rich or poor, famous and fabulous or just ordinary… if our kids are two days old or all grown up… Whoever we are and whatever our choices – we are all feeling the heat. How does this impact them? Is this the best I can do? Are they going to be okay?

Because at the end of the day – once you’re the Mommy – well, there’s no going back.

(Ok, fine – it’s all Prince.)