Nurse. When you become a mom, you're not just a mom. And you have no idea how many hats you have to wear until you have to put another one on. Last night, I was a nurse. It thankfully doesn't happen often with my kids (hardy stock), but when B gets a stomach bug, well, it's like her kryptonite. Her little system just can't handle them. Last year, we ended up in the hosptial. She seems to be faring better with this bug. It was a long night. But it ended. The sun came up. I brewed some strong coffee and now we're both still in PJ's (will be an all-day thing). She's watching Dora and I have CNN on in the background. I have no where to be. My only job to make B as comfortable as possible and hope E stays asleep for a little bit longer.
I love being a mom, especially a stay-at-home mom. I like knowing that my only responsibilities are to my family for the moment. I could be up all night and have no where to be but my couch in the morning. No students to teach, no teachers or administrators to answer to. My bosses might be pint-sized, but I wouldn't trade them or all my various hats for anything.
Peace. J
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