A Mother's Day Wish List


To celebrate Mother's Day, I would like to share my wish list for working mothers. Although I composed this list based on my personal situation, I'm sure other working mothers can relate to what I'm saying. Here are my hopes and dreams.

  • My place of employment doesn't downsize or go out of business. I need my job in order to pay the bills, to feed and clothe my family,

  • My daycare continues to tolerate my kid's bad moments and lets him stay.

  • My car doesn't break down. I need it to get to and from work. I also need it as my kid's taxi service.

  • I don't get a call from the school telling me my child had a slight difference of opinion with a classmate.

  • My child doesn't tell me at bedtime he needs to buy supplies for a project he's doing at school tomorrow.

  • I don't hear the request "can you help me with my homework" just when I have jumped into the tub for a long relaxing bath.

  • My child finally understands the phrase "you have to wait until my payday."

  • My teenager remembers to take his keys with him and doesn't leave them in the jeans he piled on the floor last night.

  • My boss realizes parent-teacher interviews are not held in the evening.

  • My co-workers keep things low-key when I arrive at work after being up half the night with a sick child.

  • My employer understands I have to leave promptly at 5:00 because my daycare expects me to pick up my child on time.

  • My children realize supper isn't ready the minute I walk in the door.

  • Swimming classes, dance lessons, and organized sports get conducted after supper or on the weekends.

  • I learn how to be better at juggling a career and a family.

  • I Find new and effective ways to alleviate stress.

  • I don't feel guilty about leaving my children on their own so often.

  • My children remain safe and healthy.

  • I fight back the tears when one of my children ask "why do you have to work?"

  • I remember to thank the mothers who are able to help with school activities.

  • I win the lottery so I can stay home with my family!

May all your wishes come true.

Happy Mother's Day to all of you!

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