13 - What Moms Do

 Happily, without thinking twice and without hesitation. Always.

1. Leave the house 20 minutes earlier than I have to so I can drive Alec to school.
2. Wake up at 4:30 to have "me" time. That leaves the evenings open for family time.
3. Share ponytail holders knowing they will disappear and I'll have to buy yet another new pack.
4. See more kid movies than adult movies.
5. Stay up all night, if needed, with a sick child even if you have to work the next day.
6. Become a fan of the Transformers movies.
7. Learn about football and more specifically the Pittsburgh Steelers.
8. Take turns choosing radio stations in the car knowing I may not be a fan of what is chosen.
9. No matter what I'm doing make time for "Mom can we talk in private?"
10. Take turns choosing restaurants.
11. Your heart seems to stop just for a second when the school calls during the day.
12. Share what is on your plate. Even if it is the last bite.
13. Make sure there is enough time in the morning when Alyssa asks "Will you put my hair up?"

 

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Team Up Thursday: Work

This week Tina, at Just A Minute of My Time, and I took our cameras to work. Tina happens to be married to her boss. Her shot on top is a peek at her husband's business. My shot is from the playground. This week's theme reminded me that I have worked with children my entire adult life. And as a psychologist in a school district I combine psychology, working with children and an academic environment which, I think, is the perfect combination. 

   

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Comments

[Nessa]

Yes, I like your list. You could add "no more private bathroom time" or "talking on the phone without an 'emergency'."

[Pamela]

What a lovely list and so true, every one of them!

[Mad Woman Behind the Blog]

Can you be MY mom? I love your 13s!

[CountryDew]

Wow. You're like, super mom! Way to go.

[Jen]

I love these work shots. They go so well together.

[Holly]

What a sweet list! Those are wonderful mom things. :) Happy Thursday!

[Harriet]

Well you have certainly nailed my M.O. :)

Have a great Thursday!
http://harrietandfriends.com/2010/09/are-you-craving-jelly-beans-right-now/

[Shelly]

I think you wrote that list about my life. Right down to the Steelers!

Wonderfully true list.

[Rhonda]

A great list as always! I love the pony-tail holder one. It's like the same conspiracy as the missing sock!

[Mel]

I can relate to so much of your list - though I wish I could be more selfless and generous in how I do these things....

Great perspective on the playground shot xx

[minnesota:madre]

Just found you via RLAM! All the best to you in your marathon training!

[sherilee]

Isn't being a mom just the greatest thing in the world? Great list!

[Xakara]

Moms are the best, I should call mine now. :)

Happy TT

~Xakara

[Lalas Pequenos]

Beautiful family!

[Kristen]

Yup, that me time at the crack of dawn is like manna!

[colleen]

Kids really do teach us to take turns. Those ponytail holders disappear like socks! I appreciate that these are the sweet little things we do as moms.

[Jacki]

Here from Mom Loop. I loved the Thursday Thirteen. They sound very familiar.

[JDaniel4's Mom]

Here from Mom Loop too. I love your list and live most of it everyday.

[Heather H.]

Wonderful post Jill. Incidentally, I found a great new shirt at Target today with the Transformers on it. When I showed it to Owen he lit up and said, "Cool! I like that one Mama!" O hasn't seen the transformers movies but he has couple of the figures.

[Molly]

I love this list, so. Especially the Transformers bit. Oy, that's been rough!