Wonder Woman and me

Most of my energy, time, and effort goes into everything I have NOT done.  What is already accomplished falls to the wayside, wreckage left in the shadow of everything that "should" be done.  However, it occurs to me this morning, as I contemplate how to get packing done, study for my personal trainer certification, train for my half marathon, write this blog, practice my guitar, and make healthy meals for my beautiful children, that I am infinitely more productive than I give myself credit for.

How many women are like me?  We get up early with the kids, make breakfast, give kisses, make sure they use the restroom, start laundry, turn on cartoons so we can study or work for an hour, while the kids get their daily dose of brain to mush.  If we are at all similar, you inevitably feel bad you allowed them to watch "too much" TV and play with them next.  After which, one child takes a nap, and you take the rare opportunity to load the dishwasher (and remove food particles from the living room rug).  We do have standards.

Maybe you need to run to the bank today, or go grocery shopping (to keep at least one daily serving of vegetables in your children's diet).  Maybe you're hoping to work out later, get work done, give a few moments to that self help book, or the dearly loved but neglected hobby that always sits at the bottom of your "To Do" list.  Maybe your child is screaming and hitting your keyboard as you read this (like mine is).

The point is, you're not going to finish everything on your list today.  Whether the list is attached to your fridge or in your mind is irrelevant.  Accept it, let it sink in, embrace it, love it.  Wonder Woman couldn't dent that damn list.

You will get one or two things done.  Celebrate that!  Give attention to what you accomplished.  You gave hugs, kisses, time, food, wiped noses (and maybe bottoms).  You may have found time for that work out, even if it only included a walk around the block with the stroller.  The point is, focus on what you did do.  This is the human experience, we're meant to be imperfect, beautiful messes.  Wonder Woman has nothing on you.