Busy Bee Chef Gifts

Recipes from Second-Rate Mom Magazine

'I stay trim because of high metabolism. Theirs, not mine.'

'You say 'dead.' I say 'low maintenance.''

Areas of the Body Where Stress Can Manifest

'Still having a hard time finding day care?'

"Guys, can you use your Mommy-doesn't-want-to-know-I-exist voices?"

'Strained carrots again! What am I being punished for this time?'

Before I can stop and smell the roses, I need time to stop and plant the @#$% roses.

'I'm glad you're able to be with us more, but I'd appreciate it if you'd say you're 'spending time' with us, not 'doing time' with us.'

"Sure, I'm a successful working bee, but sometimes, I wish I could have a family..."

'I don't have time for throwing up.'

Cat shoes: For those who are too busy to do their own walking.

Worker ant's To Do list.

'She speaks 6 languages and can't say 'No' in any of them. . .'

Workaholic's Hoilday Appartment

'What do you mean I don't take time to smell the flowers?'

"....how many kids have we got now?"

'It's 10:00. Do you know where your kids are?'

Why am I running?

'Too much for the school run?'

"I don't think I can fit that into my schedule, Irv. I've got a fishing boat to attack this morning, a beach to terrorize this afternoon and a feeding frenzy this evening!"

Bee to othe: 'You knew I was a workaholic when we first met.'

"I'd love to help out but I'm barely keeping my head below water now."

'Thanks for coming to this 12.01 appointment, but I'm afraid my 12.02 has now arrived.'

I drive, therefore I am.

Overloaded with extracurricular activities, Griffin's body began to grow an extra brain to cope with it all.

Worried man looking at stock market chart on his computer screen with office party going on in the background.

"It's a lot of work, but we've decided to renovate this old factory."

"Having all the kids at home is a big adjustment."

"Could you help me fit nine days work into five and still see my family?"

Tzatzikicicle

"No need to remind me. I'm well aware that I've forgotten completely about you."

'Between the school assignments, sports classes, and dance lessons, I hardly have any time to spend with my dolls.'

"Sorry, I can't. . . I'm really swamped."

"I'd love to spend more time with you, Jason, but you're not on my fall schedule."