Work it Momma

The first child surely finds a way

to change the way we live our days

mostly for good

though if I could

some things would never go away

In the life of the working mom

nothing quite supplants the f-bomb

it’s used to profess

our level of stress

so we can go home cool and calm

now I mourn the four-letter word

and the fist, and the honk, and the bird

I never knew

I would bid them adieu

‘til the day something shameful occurred

on the day our baby could walk

it turned out he also could talk!

a parrot on cue

he chirped one F – U

and left mommy and daddy in shock

my message to parents out there

someday you will learn not to swear

even habits this deep

you’ll replace with a beep

the day you have your little scare

-- Victoria

With the little ones all just at about one year old, we wanted to share a few reflections on our first year as mothers.  If you get a moment, please share yours too!

• Being a good parent doesn't mean never making mistakes, it means always trying to do the right thing. -- Rachel

• Kids know the difference between a play phone and an iPhone, and they prefer the iPhone. -- Victoria

• The baby experts know a lot about everything . . . except my baby. -- Amanda

• I can do this! -- Rachel

• If I want Thomas to have healthy relationships, I have to work hard on my own relationships. -- Victoria

• Sleep is a skill.  I wish someone taught me how to sleep. -- Amanda