I picked up my youngest son and his two friends from middle school and "puzzle club" recently, where a slew of sixth graders had been learning to solve the Rubik's Cube. (Adorable, right?) With my last of four kids now in middle school or beyond, my season of raising "littles" has concluded.

As I chuckled at my son and his friends, I thought about how I jumped through so many hoops and skirted around perceptions of modern motherhood so I could live the life I envisioned and built my work around it. This meant being home with my kids when they were little and eventually, taking advantage of the privilege to work remotely, something not all women have.

Now that my kids are all getting older, I am glad I chose to work from home and raise them. It's a privilege, and I wish all mothers had this luxury afforded to them.

Part of what sent me down this train of thought was the Nov. 19 Country Music Association Awards, where Kelsea Ballerini gave a stunning performance of her new hit song, "I Sit In Parks." I was surprised to hear the lyrics, which describe the sorrow a woman feels after choosing a career........

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