Reminds me of a family friend. Young woman with three sons (one in middle school, one in elementary, and one in preschool). Currently a housewife, but had said that she wants a job to keep her sane. Don’t think she’s a bad mother. She’s done a great job with her kids…they’re MA so intelligent and well behaved. And when at home, she actively pursues her creative/literary goals. If you can balance it, go for it. People will judge you for all things big and small…and those that do are are neither helping you run your house nor raise your children.