Since becoming a mother I haven't received an "official" paycheck for almost 12 years. However, every now and then I receive something much better than a paycheck. My paycheck came in the form of a nice compliment from a nurse at the allergists office. This compliment is after 11 years of being a mother. After saying no 130 times a day (at least), after endless sleepless nights, miles & miles of stroller time, lots of frustrating days of wondering if anyone is even listening to what you are saying I received one of the few thank you's a mother gets.
The more I think about the compliment of having well behaved boys I realize my paycheck is priceless. I only wish I could tell the younger me to keep up the great work, someday the boys will behave because you were their mother who cared enough to say, No, time and time again.
Monday, March 23, 2009
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