Most mornings I leave the house looking pretty good. My clothes are all on the right parts of my body, my hair is done, makeup is on and I have an "I'm not going to take any crap today attitude." That's right, I'm a mom and I can handle anything.
Ok, so that is what I tell myself when I'm at work, away from my kids. Work...You know, the eight hours each day that sometimes feels like a vacation. The eight hours of pure bliss where I can visit with my coworkers, check my email, cruise Facebook, take an uninterrupted lunch and drink coffee without the fear of a Hot Wheel being submerged in it.
It is usually the only time of the day that I actually feel in control of something -- in control of myself. I know that as soon as I leave that safe heaven, my ability to handle anything will be sucked right out of me. As soon as I cross the threshold to motherhood, all hell usually breaks loose.
Let's take a moment to examine some of my mom mishaps that have happened recently. Most days, it is definitely questionable about whether I am in control of the asylum or not. Sometimes there is no pair of hot mom boots or bad-ass attitude that is going to make me feel like I am in charge of this mom gig. Good thing I still have my day job!
- I paid the kids delinquent lunch account online while sitting on the toilet at the gym.
Despite all of my mishaps and not so great behavior, my kids still love me. I am one lucky mom!!
P.S. Looks like I better forget about putting in for the "Mother of the Year Award."