Even though we are fortunate to have somewhat flexible work schedules, I can almost imagine your thoughts as I walk in. "I can't believe she is coming in so late!" Yes, it's quarter to nine as I stride through the door today. By this point you've had a chance to get a coffee so you're finally awake, functioning and acting like a human. You've already taken advantage of the quiet of the early morning when no one is yet interrupting you to get some work done.
Would you believe...
- I've been up since about 6, when the baby thumped to her door unsteadily and came to my bedroom to snuggle and nurse.
- I've cleared and cleaned all the magnets, artwork, pictures, scribbles and splashes from the outside of the fridge in preparation for moving.
- I got bear hugs from three independent, stubborn, lively children.
- I've served up four bowls of hot oatmeal.
- I made up three bags of snacks/lunch for the kids - one was left behind.
- I turned around the oldest kid's whining attitude in time to motivate him to agree to do his work so he wouldn't miss out on the day ahead of him.
- I scrounged up pencils out of nothing, got backpacks together, rallied the troops and got two kids and a dad out the door.
- I then noticed the baby with poo leaking down her leg, cleaned the messy diaper and cleaned up the less than enthusiastic baby in the shower.
- Then I transferred the still fussy but clean littlest one to her stepsister to watch for the day.
- AND THEN I remembered in time that I should probably get some work appropriate clothes on and run my fingers through my hair.
- And that's not even all I did this morning before showing up with a smile.
Good morning to you, too!
We working moms (and dads) do it because it's our job and we love it. Please like and share if accomplishing even one of the above is a victory for you.
