Supermom Gifts

Doris K. Elston: Brain Surgeon, Professional Model, Artist, Lawyer....Plus Mother of Four.

"Let me put on my 'working' head."

'How soon can I return to work? About fifteen minutes ago.'

Housewife with her toddler hooked on the end of the mop.

'Michael?! Where's Michael?'

Man being carried by his wife who is also pushing the baby.

'Will you pipe down? I'm in a business meeting.'

"We do all our own parenting."

'You'll never believe the day I've had...'

Being a mother of three kids was her greatest role. Playing the part of a rich businessman came in a close second.

"I think Mom needs a tune-up."

'I home-schooled all seven kids. Right now I'm in the teacher's lounge.'

woman juggling work, children, home

Balancing work and family

"Worse than a headache - I have three kids and a full-time job."

"It's Mother's Day. It's your turn to watch the kids."

"First break since 2008."

Luggage Mom

"This one's for volunteering for field trips. This one's for planning the class holiday parties. . ."

"Since it's Mother's Day, why don't you take the day off."

"And THAT was just the weekend!"

"I had to skip my workout."

"Hey mom will you c'mere. . . I think Bobby ate one of my action figures!"

Working mother

'Mom needs more details. Can you fire off your litany in an email?'

'I wish I came in a child-proof container.'

'You the woman who advertised for a babysitter?'

"You're fatigued, run down, anxious, with high blood pressure, back ache, and a general malaise. You've got kids."

More than One Thing at a Time

Smotherhood

Parenting is... watching them sleep.

"The Momfia"

"It's Saturday, Mom. Why don't you take the day off?"

Momco

'William, I've decided to go back to work so I can get a little rest during the day.'