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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Eight hours.

Eight hours, I've decided, is all I need to be a better mom and wife each week. At first glance, it doesn't seem like much. But, really, it's an extra work day.

In eight hours, I can clean my house from top to bottom. Almost.

In eight hours, I can run errands, do laundry, and make dinner. And probably dessert, too.

In eight hours, I can build a fort. Play with play-doh. Cut sandwiches into silly shapes. Read a story or five.

In eight hours, I can snuggle. Rock. Sing. Nurse. Tickle. Kiss.

In eight hours, I can take a shower, shave, dry my hair, and (hopefully) find something other than pajama pants to wear before my husband comes home from work.

And come 2012, I will have those extra eight hours a week to devote to my family. Because this working mama is cutting back.

I need to. For me. For them.

Eight hours isn't much, but it's enough. An extra work day — devoted to the very best work of all.

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5 comments:

  1. Matt and AbbyNovember 30, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Yay for another day off! And why get out of those pajamas?? I say another 8 hours to stay in cozy clothes:)

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  2. the deKorne familyNovember 30, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Awesome picture of Calvin, and also you could get almost halfway here in 8 hours, so...there's that :) love you-so happy for you!

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  3. KatieDecember 1, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    That's awesome. Yea for you! Love the picture of the little man.

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  4. The Moser Fam...December 1, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Yippee for you! I'm so happy you get to cut back. I love that picture of Cal. I can't wait to get my Christmas card and see the cute family picture too. Love you!

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  5. Jaime OlsonDecember 4, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    This is so exciting! Thrilled for you!

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