Being a mother is no easy task - it's filled with challenges. As I reflect on this position that I have held for the past 22 years I realize that I have every right to run for the president of the United States of America if not the world.Culinary ExpertI have fed the kids when they have declared there is nothing there to eat -miraculously I managed to whip up meals without leaving the house.Office of AdministrationTime management - scheduling various appointments,parties, attending recitals and other related events while maintaining my own.Reviewing papers, filling out forms, signing permission slips, attend meetings.AdvocateI have served as a strong advocate on behalf of their education.Domestic Policy/Homeland SecurityI have successfully mediated and at times end major wars.Event PlannerSlumber Parties, Birthday Parties, Museum Trips, Broadway Shows, Amusement Parks, Vacation/Traveling Abroad, After Christmas Shopping, Concerts and more.Economic Council/AdviserI have had to balance budgets with next to nothing leftHealth CareOffice of Drug ControlI have experience in taking care of the sick children bringing them back to health without having to run to the emergency room and calming their hysterics at the sight of blood when they merely have a bruise.Official Spiritual AdviserVery close connection to God for the ultimate guide that I do not mess up this position.Office of Mental HealthListen to the constant reasons why the other person is stupidListen and counsel on having compassion, the importance of caring, being kind, and knowing when it's time to hit backEducation/Guidance CounselorSelecting the appropriate educational materials/courses/path/programsFilling out Financial Aid Forms for CollegeI can go on and on with the other duties but it may appear to be bragging. Well, I wont be running for anything as being a mother is a life term position and that's a major position that I wont trade for anything.I must go and celebrate this day although I am still on full duty..............
We as mothers can be so under appreciated sometimes! This is a great way to look at our position. We wear 1001 titles as part of 1 job. Yo go girl! That was really good!
You know you are speaking the truth. I have a 17 year old and he is about to graduate and go off to college. I thought getting him through school was something, but quickly realized that I hadn't seen nothing yet. Getting him in college has been a job within itself. We are phenomenal women and great multi-taskers!!!
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