Monday, January 28, 2008

a.k.a. Mom

As I lay in bed listening to the night noises of snores and pantry sneaks, I thought on my job as a mom. I decided that being a mother has allowed me to wear many hats. I guess you could say I am a jack-of-all-trades.

I am also a:
Plumber
Maid
Chef
Veterinarian
Seamstress
Dairy Cow
Laundress
Short-Order Cook
Janitor
Nurse
Teacher
Student
Judge
Musician
Storyteller
Chauffeur
Editor
Chew Toy
Carpenter
Gardener
Writer
Magician
Dietitian
Therapist
Jungle Gym
Detective
Jury
Baby-Sitter
Fisherman
Secretary
Advocate
Volunteer
Manager
Computer Techncian
Grounds Keeper
Baker
Librarian
Photographer
Banker
Hair Stylist
Hostess
Actress
Chair Cushion
Security Guard
Comedian
Records Keeper
Counselor
Interior Decorator
Chaperone
Zoo Keeper
Events Planner
Barber
Chief Executive Officer

All this in just 15 years of motherhood. That is a rather impressive resume. Forget the college degrees and years of school. So what am I exactly worth? I am worth my salary in hugs, kisses, artwork and hand-picked noses ... er ... flowers. I am the world to my children. That is all I could ask for except maybe some more vacation time.