Busy Bee Parent Gifts

"I'm bored."

'Still having a hard time finding day care?'

'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

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

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.'

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

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

Workaholic's Hoilday Appartment

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

Worker ant's To Do list.

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

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

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

"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.'

'Too much for the school run?'

Why am I running?

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

"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 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."

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

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

"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’m robbing the Sheriff of Nottingham’s coach at ten-thirty. Then yoga at noon. Followed by my bassoon lesson. The baguette is for lunch.”

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

'When I had my baby I learned the meaning of 24/7.'