I'm currently a mom who works out of the home part-time, and that works for me and my son. I know I'm really blessed to have that option. But even though I am a work-out-of-the-home mom, my first thoughts when I heard about the choice for VP were similar to yours- what about her kids? And then I got annoyed at myself for thinking that. From what I've read, since she was elected governor, her husband has left his job to be the primary at-home parent. So they're doing something out of the norm, but it works for them, and that's what matters. I agree, it's her choice, she knows herself and her husband and her kids. And they are doing what's right for their family. I just cant believe she still has enough brain cells left to run a state, I only have one small kid and can barely complete an intelligent thought anymore!