The motherhood market
Motherhood is like a giant market. And the seller always drives a hard bargain. “I’d like to buy a 4-and-a-half-minute shower, please.” “That will be four tins of Altoids spilled on the floor And half your house soaked with water.” “Can I clean up the breakfast dishes?” “Yes. That will be one fresh mandarin, Deliberately smashed into the white carpet.” “What about a Zoom work meeting?” “Yep. Just two instances of turned off internet And two bites for little brother.” “Can I get a 60-second trip to the bathroom?” “Sure. That will cost the older toddler Making the younger scream.” “I’m going to take the laundry out of the dryer.” “That costs one toddler running down the stairs With three raw eggs in his hands.” “I’d like to buy an afternoon walk.” “Great choice. That will just cost two instances Of toddler running away, Four fits, and a couple of skinned knees.” “I’m going to cle...