The Business of Being a Mom

We can all agree that one of the best gifts we receive on Mother’s Day, or any day, is an empathetic shoulder to cry on every once in a while. Second runner up is definitely a good laugh at everything we all go through as Mompreneurs, multi-tasking our way through family, work and some sense of our own personal well-being.We recently asked a few friends  how they know they have truly mastered the Business of Being a Mom.

“YOU KNOW YOU HAVE MASTERED THE BUSINESS OF BEING A MOM WHEN…..

… your kitchen counter doubles as your R&D department.”

… your laptop is never on your lap because a toddler always is”

… you convinced your husband Sponge Bob is teaching your kids about marine life.”

… you set up a reward chart with stars and smiley faces to motivate your sales team.”

… you step out of bed and on to your “to do” list at least one morning a week.”

… you’re hoping leftover pizza and brownie crumbs will convince the Fed Ex driver to wait around while you finish your orders.”

… your first meal today was easy mac with a spork at 3:00 pm”

… you recently Googled legal age to leave my child alone”

… you used a bowl of honey, a whisk and a box of Kix to entertain your kids during a Skype call.”

… you didn’t hesitate to go into your last TV interview with a Dora the Explorer band aid on your finger.”

… you have considered sending your kids door to door in their soccer uniforms to fund your next PO.”

… you bribed your teenager with $20 and a ride to the mall, just to keep her off your computer.”

… you broke two or more child labor laws this week.”

… you lose your purse, wallet, husband, wedding ring, kids and/or cell phone for 24 hours at least once a month.”

… you had to sniff your armpit before going into your last board meeting.”

… you offered your sons teacher Free Shipping on any order over $100.”

… you would rather do your 6th graders Algebra homework than calculate your break-even one more time.”

… your kids don’t recognize you without your Bluetooth on.”

And our favorite way to know you have Mastered the Business of Being a Mom….

…your business and your family can easily survive for two weeks on the contents of your minivan.”

Girlfriends Rock!

Happy Mother’s Day!
Mindee& Julie
The Boogie Moms

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