*smiles back at you encouragingly* I think a woman sort of has to put her children's needs first, when she chooses to become a mother. *can't help the sort of questions that little comment triggers in her mind (is that why I don't have children?)* But you're allowed to have your own interests, too.
And Lómion? *gives herself a little mental pat on the back for supplying the name from the flashcard (she hasn't always been able to)* What's he up to these days?