what is a MOM
- CEO of the Household
- Personal Chef {clients may consist of picky eaters}
- Head Cheerleader of {insert your child’s name} team
- Housekeeper
- Taxi Driver {don’t expect to receive any tips}
- Judge Mom {daily court appearances}
- PhD in Anger Management
- Hair Stylist {mostly consists of impatient clients}
- Bed-wetting Patrol Squad
- Keeper of Secrets {shh I won’t tell}
- Food Tester
- Family Therapist {interventions at least once a week}
- Toddler Wrestling Coach
- Errand Runner
- Laundry Machine Operator
- Janitor
- Teacher {specializing in nursery rhythms, ABC’s and 123′s}
- Toy Repair Expert {fixer of the little parts}
- Finance Manager
- Art Director {remember; beauty is in the eye of the beholder}
- Land Scraper {the weeds won’t pull themselves}
- Potty Trainer
- Search and Rescue {for lost toys}
- Champion Tickler
- Lifeguard
- Daycare Provider
- Personal Assistant for the entire family
- No-Thumb Sucking Enforcer
- Wardrobe Stylist {this may consists of changing your client’s clothes several times a day}
- Personal Shopper
- Toothbrush Inspector
- PTA Mom
- Play-date Coordinator
- Birthday Events Director
- Sleep Scientist {will consist of many overnight studies}
- Scary Monster Patrol Officer
- Dramatic Story Teller
- Backyard Safety Patrol
- Professional Singer {concentrating on lullabies}
- Boo-Boo Fixer
- Kiss and Hugs Expert
- Speech Specialist
- Vacation Coordinator & Tour Guide
- PhD in Reverse Psychology
- Separation Anxiety Counselor
- In-Law Mediator
- Seamstress of Frilly Dresses and Super Hero Costumes
- Mrs. Fix-It
- Fort Engineer
- Stain Removal Expert
- Bodyguard
- Lady MacGyver
Now think about this list. I am sure you have done all of these at some point in your “mom career”.
We do this all without vacations, sick days, raises or appraisals. But you know what? It really is the BEST job in the world!
So what if we’re not paid what we should be. Nothing can take the place of being paid by kisses, hugs and “I Love Yous”.
Can you think of any others we may add to the mommy title.
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