Being a Mom is very similar to being a project manager, really. You've got a fuck ton of shit to monitor and 5 million ways to 'drop the ball'.
Christopher has been in charge of the finances since I've moved up here. I wanted him to give it a shot. Anyway, he's done a great job with everything despite not having the experience. It's time that I took over and started really saving us some bucks.
I'm not great at it, but I'm fucking dedicated, lol. Hopefully that dedication will help us out.
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I've got a huge list of to-do's crossed off for today. Literally, probably about 60 tasks all hammered out including sharpening our little kindling axe and taping its neck. It's a blessing that Isabelle has started taking naps in the afternoon. I'm so sick of the house being in utter shambles. It fucking drives me nuts.
Christopher is a really hard worker...at work, but he's just not at the point yet in life where he remembers to prioritize daily tasks.
This is where the whole Do: Accept, Affirm, Do not: Criticize, Control plays a huge role.
I have to remind myself that he's gone a long way and he's just 24.
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It's disheartening sometimes when you've done a million tasks in a day and yet tomorrow, a million tasks (although many different, many are the same) will still be there. The difference being a project manager vs. a Mom is that once those tasks are done, the project is usually done. Being a Mom is a never ending project.
"Get back up on that freakin' horse and ride!"
Honestly though, despite what everyone says - I'm vouching for women being the backbone of their families. Seriously, without Moms what would families do? Not a whole lot (properly) at least. Who would provide dinners to look forward to, clean pressed sheets or ironed clothes, desserts & special treats, affection, soothing and nurturing? Not that all men aren't capable of it - but women just seem to be inherently better at it.
AFFIRM & ACCEPT NOT CRITICIZE & CONTROL, lol. I had to remind myself.
SHEESH!
