Professional Juggler?
I've been thinking recently about how much my job as a mom (of three young kids spaced evenly 19 months apart) resembles that of a juggler. Now, I don't know much about juggling but I know it takes concentration, practice, and it's all about timing. In my stage of life that's how I feel. It takes a lot of concentration - that is mental and physical energy. A mom is always "on". Even in the wee hours of the night. :) It also takes practice. Thankfully, we can get better with practice. We figure out what works best for us and our family. We get to know each kid, their personality, their interests better each day. And it's all about timing. This is a big one for me these days. Once one ball is set in motion (a kid is fed, put down for a nap, etc) you've got to set another in motion. And you have to make adjustments if one ball comes down too quickly or stays up too long. And you can't really take your eyes off of any of ...
