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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

I Have a Job

I have a job.

I'm on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

I am responsible for dirty diapers, spit up, snotty noses, tantrums, playing games, making meals, teaching abc's and 123's. I take care of bath time, bed time and in between time. I make up silly songs. I make funny noises.

I get up early and go to bed late. I get up in the middle of the night. Sometimes more than once. I hear my name all day. I interpret crying, whining and screams. I make boo-boos better with a kiss. The naughty step is a friend of mine.

I have a uniform. It consist of yoga pants and a t-shirt. And a pony tail. Sometimes I get to wear makeup. Eating a meal without having to share or have someone in my lap is a small luxury. Taking a shower is a big luxury.

I get paid, daily. I get paid with hugs, laughs and kisses. Sometimes I get paid with a big grin and a snuggle. Or a happy coo and a sigh.

I have a job. I take pride in my job. It's called motherhood.