November 22, 2002
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Day 22 of Give Thanks
Thanks to all for the comments on my Rusty…he is adorable eh?
(I’m biased…hehe)
Today I’d like to discuss with y’all the title of being “Mom”.
I’m beyond thankful that I’m a Mom…really I am. Those four beautiful children that I gave birth to are my life…my very reason for living.
Let’s not forget however, it’s not an easy job folks! Mom’s out there in Xangaland KNOW what I’m talking about!! Being “Mom” includes responsibilities and doing tasks that I never even imagined…nor was I warned about before becoming a mom.
Well…to plead my case on this…let me give you the full job description for this position and benefits…and lack there of.
Position: Mom
Job description:
A Mom is a position that requires a great deal of responsibility, patience, endurance
, compassion, strength, cleverness, wit, immunity, determination, persistance
, creativity, playing taxicab, sleeplessness 
, being a referee 
, a wonderful bedside manner, and a good sense of humor 
. A Mom must be able to read stories while changing voices for all the different characters and be able to come up with a bedtime story on a moments notice
. It is not a position to be taken lightly. Being Mom means that you must put your personal life second and make the children’s lives your first priority.
Benefits:
holding your baby for the first time
seeing your baby smile for the first time
hearing your little ones first word
watching baby take their first step
endless supply of I love you’s
endless supply of hugs
endless supply of kisses
watching them sleep
hearing them say their bedtime prayers
having them tell you that you’re the best mom in the whole world
Draw backs:
Mom is required to cook dinners, clean house, console the unconsolable, change diapers, give baths, take care of all sick people in the house…without getting sick herself, and if Mom does become ill…she must still complete all Mom duties! Mom is also responsible for taking care of all other things that no one else will take care of!
Mom does not get sick days, vacation time, or currency payment of any sort. Mom’s only payment is her benefits.
Hmm…well, I think with all of that stated…
Yup…I’ll take that job! To me…the benefits are worth more than any amount of money that I could ever be paid.
TGIF
Have a wonderful weekend y’all!!
~Maria
Comments (17)
The benefits far outweigh the work in my books!
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You have 4 children , you are brave , sorry I do not know how old they are . I was a young mum ,having my daughter at 19 , she is the same age as you know and has 2 of her own . Great list about beening a Mum , I would add feeling a baby knick inside of you
My mom is the best. I should go tell her that later!
i’m trying to get rest….really i am…just the next 2 weeks are gonna be hard….
and holdin ur kids for the first time…priceless
Moms are awesome!
Oh, that’s is all right! Mom’s work harder than anybody else. People ask me if my wife works and I say, “YEAH 24×7! Works circles around me.” You know though. But what a blessing to be a mama, it may be hard work but it comes with a greater reward.
Brad
Oh and getting time in the bathroom was impossible, even with two sinks and a separate shower room. Ughh, girls! lol
So true…especially about the part where Mom gets sick and still has to perform ‘Mom duties’…
Hope you have a great Thanksgiving! And thanks for sharing all the things you are thankful for! 
~Spot~
Really a great list. Hope you had a great day..
Being a mother is one of the greatest pleasures I have had in life!
Don’t forget – it’s also a job with no possibility of retirement!
Lovely.
I am soooo NOT qualified for that job!
I guess I better remember to not apply, huh?
Yay, I can’t wait!
well i will never know what that is like as i can’t have kids … but i am sure it is as rewarding as it seems … i have thought about adoption … give a child love that it would never have gotten before …
im so glad u love your children … a mothers love is the best … 
i love you mum although you don’t read this stuff … although just saying it makes me feel gr8 …
forgot the eprop …
sorry
i like how u did that day thing