A MOTHER'S JOB IS NEVER DONE!

By Vernalee

Conducting an experiment, a well-known advertising agency placed an online ad for a Director of Operations. Although it received over 2.7 million hits, only 24 applications were received.

The job description, though brief, read in part: Have to stand all day; work at least 135 hours a week; little or no sitting; requires considerable mobility; ability to lift at least 75 pounds; ability to proficiently multitask; receives no vacation or days off; receives no compensation or bonus pay.” Several applicants unanimously said, “This is ludicrous!”

They laughed and asked, “Who would do a job like that? Is this legal?”

These tasks and more are performed by Mothers everyday – rain or shine!

Notwithstanding the referenced functions, add in a 40 hour plus work week to the existing responsibilities.

Being a chef, a chauffeur, a seamstress, a ”doctor,” a housekeeper, and so much more – come with this sacred maternal territory.

Growing up, I always thought that my late Mother was a magician. She could pop up anywhere, anytime - out of no where! She always knew where I was (without me telling her); what I was doing (even when I was up to no good); what I was thinking (she could read my mind); when I was lying or telling the truth (before I uttered a word) ... and my every move (physically, mentally, and emotionally)! I never figured it out, but I recognized that it was hard if not impossible to fool that woman! When I was a little girl, her lips were medicinal as she could kiss the pain away. When I became an adult, her advice was golden. There was nothing that she had not experienced or knew about. Nothing beats a Mother’s wisdom!

Yes, it is true. I became wiser as I aged. I didn’t know this during my adolescent years, but I finally realized that a Mother's job is never done.

As Mothers, we work 24/7; around the clock everyday of the week; every month of the year. When we are not tending to our families, we are “on call,” or thinking about them!

In fact, interestingly enough, the duties of motherhood never leave. They stay even when our children leave our nest. Our motherly love, concern, worry, joy, and all of our emotions travel with them, but shift as our children move from our laps to our hearts! Our minds remain focused on our children as we are always concerned about their wellbeing.

Being a Mother is a huge responsibility. As Mothers, we get tired; worn out; and have sleepless nights. However through it all, the privilege of motherhood is an honor that brings incredible love, happiness, and joy.

Who could ask for anything more! Photo reprint: www.organicbabyatlanta.com;

THE DO NOTHING'S

By Vernalee

How many of you are in the presence of folks who do little or absolutely nothing all day?

Please don’t email me your response because it would overload the circuits!

The do nothing’s walk around as if they are the kings of the jungle; giving orders and taking names. Their incompetence matches their laziness. They are infectiously contagious because their allies are also freeloaders. Remember, birds of the same feathers flock together!

The do nothing’s have a non – discriminatory clause because they come in all races, genders, sizes, shapes, and colors. At work, they talk a good game as they acrobatically swirl in their seats at their desks. They haven’t picked up a pencil in years other than to thump it on their desk which substitutes for a drum set. Embarrassingly, they routinely show up late for meetings when they elect to grace their colleagues with their presence.

No dummies, they are computer savvy because they surf the Internet and play candy crush all day. Did I mention that they collect bets for all of the gambling pools? Fantasy football is their thing!

Wednesday is a big day, because they start planning their weekend.

Long lunches and excessive breaks are characteristic. No one looks for them because they have so many hiding nooks making it too time consuming to locate them. Whew! It's exhausting just thinking about them!

They talk excessively, hang outside with the smokers, crack jokes, mind other folks' business, and lie continuously about things that really don’t matter.

Stop the madness!

Excuse me! I keep rattling on while you are preparing their incomplete weekly reports. Rather than deal with their foolishness, you just do the work yourself. More work for you; less for them! What an unfair deal, but it keeps those spongers out of your hair; out of sight, out of mind. Who wants to be bothered!

Thought they haven't worked a full day in years, don’t be fooled. They are exceptionally smart, because they manage to hang on to their jobs.

How?

They have mastered an amazing technique ... how to get others to do their work!

Phenomenal, isn’t it!

Let me stop talking about those do nothing’s because the conversation is much ado about nothing! If there is one in your environment, just shout Amen!

Trust me ....

I'll hear you and so will they, because they are all ears with nothing to do! Photo credit: www.raptureready.com