The number of hours I have been away from Violet since she was born.
The number of hours I have spent with Violet since she was born.
Need I say more? This is literally a full time job. And I have 2 other kids. At the current $7.25 minimum wage this would be worth $16,530. Annually I would be paid $49, 590 per year. However, this is no minimum wage job. It takes skill to multi task like a mom. Chef, Chauffeur, Teacher, Caretaker, Amateur Nurse, Entertainer, Event Planner, Stylist and giver of tons of hugs and kisses. If I worked like this for any actual company I would be making some serious dough. Sadly, I make no actual money for this high ranking position.
It’s a good thing I’m happy being paid in tiny laughs, cuddles, coos and smiles.
Give me your math! Misery Overwhelming joy loves company!
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I am the Ringmaster of this circus. I have 3 small children who don't know what that means so I just say "Boss" and they get that. I am a mom who loves to write, build things, make things and love on my kids and my hubs. I am also in the midst of a love affair with social media. Always busy, usually laughing and never without words. Thus, Mommy Words. 
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Twitter: AccustomedChaos
May 25, 2010 at 12:00 pm
Great post!
24hrs – amount of time i have been away from Baby E since she was born
10772 hours i have been with Baby E since she was born
{I also have 2 other kids}
We do have the best job ever – the perks highly out weigh the negatives ♥
.-= Devan @ Accustomed Chaos´s last blog ..Taking Off The Mommy Mask =-.
Twitter: mommywords
May 25, 2010 at 1:21 pm
Holy Moly thats worth like a million dollars or something. Mama you need a little break!
I don’t think I could do the math on that one! You’re right… it is a full time job. that’s for sure!! Totally worth it.
.-= Jenny´s last blog ..Big Weekend In The Windy City! The Last Post. =-.
Wow! I’m impressed… I don’t think I could do the math on that one either! I’m guessing I’ve been away from my daughter about the same amount of time; it’s only been a handful of times, and for about 2-3 (a maximum of 4) hours at a time. She was born on May 14, 2009– maybe you can do the math? Heh.
You’ve got a very cute blog.
.-= Alexia´s last blog ..Follow Me Back Tuesday =-.
Twitter: mommywords
May 25, 2010 at 1:22 pm
Same for me. Max was 4 hours and my boobs were killing me!
5 = the number of nights I’ve been away from my kids in 5.5 years.
.-= Shell´s last blog ..Custom Greeting Cards Giveaway =-.
Twitter: mommywords
May 25, 2010 at 4:19 pm
4 is the number of nights I have been away in 3.5 years. Crazy that some people get to take alone vacations every year! Maybe their In Laws like their kids more than mine do
Twitter: surferwife
May 25, 2010 at 1:45 pm
15= the number of pesly pounds I can’t shake since birthing the two ankle biters.
.-= Surferwife´s last blog ..Happy Hour Without The Celebrity Encounter =-.
Twitter: bestoffates
May 25, 2010 at 5:40 pm
Yo are one devoted employee – I can’t imagine committing that many hours to a job!
Twitter: mommywords
May 25, 2010 at 5:44 pm
The truly crazy part is how many hours of that was actually spent boobing it with her (breastfeeding) while doing something else. CRAZY!
Twitter: bestoffates
May 25, 2010 at 5:41 pm
*And I obviously mean you, not yo.
Though I suppose yo could somewhat work, though with a different message.
.-= Megan (Best of Fates)´s last blog ..Bacon & Other Loose Ends =-.
Ya’ll would shoot me if I told you how many days I’ve been able to have since Jackson was born. Hubby and I went on a week long vacay to Mexico when he was 18 months, and then later Hubs sent me to Hawaii for a week!
London is a different story. I have no idea how many “hours” I’ve spent away, but she’s never been left overnight. She’s lived 11,688 hours so far, so I’ll subtract 20 or so for random date nights…
Giving me a grand total of 11, 668 hours. Over 16 months. That’s 729 hours a month, or 182 hours per week. Ummmm….that’s technically 26 hours a day. I KNEW I was working overtime!!!
Twitter: mommywords
May 26, 2010 at 8:09 am
lucky girl! we got one vaca in 2009 before we conceived Violet and were away for 4 night in the caymans. It was wonderful! I should do the math on Sophia and Miles too but man would it be scary!
um did you say hubs sent just you??? I am so jealous!
MIL had a week long conference in Hawaii. So I went with her (I’m one of the lucky ones who likes my MIL!). She was in conferences all day, and I layed out on the beach/by the pool, read 13 books, and counted every glorious seconds. 8 days!
Ahhh…memories. I have NO idea when vacation will ever happen again. Who the heck will take my THREE kids for a week? You?
.-= Becki´s last blog ..He’s Got Skillz =-.
Brittany, I must say you are great in calculations. You are currently doing such a great job and being a devoted employee, so you are receiving such a great wage in form of laughs and cuddles.
I am not a mother yet but waiting to have one soon and then i will share my calculations with you.
.-= cathy @ Exercise Equipments´s last blog ..Reasons to buy a commercial property =-.
Twitter: mybottlesup
May 26, 2010 at 9:35 am
holy shit woman, you are BRILLIANT!!!! what a great post… especially since society is so number-associated and money-hungry at the moment.
as for me, i don’t do math… not a clue what my numbers are. but i do do words, so all i can say is A-FRIGGIN-LOT.
Twitter: mommywords
May 26, 2010 at 9:41 am
Note I only did Math on the baby. I just went with a FRIGGIN lot for the other too. Math makes my head hurt.
Twitter: CoffeesCommutes
May 27, 2010 at 6:16 am
I’m not willing to do that math… too scary
But probably an eye-opener many could use.
.-= Christine LaRocque´s last blog ..Life happened =-.
Twitter: mommythisnthat
May 30, 2010 at 12:08 pm
I suck at math! Let’s see the Boy is going to be 16 months in a week and I can count the hours I have been away from him on my two hands…
.-= Melisa´s last blog ..Screaming ‘n’ Crying ‘n’ Whining – Oh My. =-.
Twitter: zanditaylor
June 3, 2010 at 10:56 pm
oh man, ignorance is bliss… I won’t try to figure my numbers out, it can only lead to discord betwixt me and the hubby! ha
awesome post, as always .