Ode to Moms Everywhere

This weekend I spent some time with friends who are moms. And I have to say, I don’t know how they do it. I really don’t. I can barely walk my dog and get myself dressed in the morning in order to make it to work by nine. Half the time, I make her poop out back (which she does not appreciate, let me tell you…)

I’ve asked them all simply, “How do you do it?” And they just laugh. They say you "adjust."

No, seriously. This is no laughing matter. I need to know. I need to take notes.

I know a lot of working moms, stay-at-home moms, moms who are retired but helping raise grandkids (I call them “moms” because in today’s world, the old image of “Grand Ma” has been replaced by women who have done it all…and will continue to do so as long as they are needed) and still wonder: How do you do it all?

In today’s society of economic collapses, high unemployment, cost of living expenses that never seem to equal this year's "cost of living" raise, I have to give a major nod to all the moms out there who sacrifice each and every day to make sure their kids (and husbands) are clothed, fed, safe and at the end of the day, happy.

From an outsider who forgets to feed her dog occasionally this is no small accomplishment.

So, today, I hope moms everywhere have a chance to take a moment to themselves, a quiet moment to reflect on their kids and more importantly reflect on their life and their accomplishments and maybe give themselves a hug (or maybe pour themselves a glass of wine) because in today's world it’s not easy being a mom.

From what I can tell, you are doing a fantastic job.