I wrote a post from the Management a while ago and
decided it was time for another installment.
The idea originated from some twitter posts I saw about mothers writing
notes around the house for certain things to get done and signed it from “The
Management” to ensure it got done.
Brilliant, I tell you!
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Dear Erin,
We realize that we are a bit late in recognizing all
of your hard work during the holiday season, but better late than never, right?
First of all, you rocked this Christmas season! You had all of your shopping done two weeks
before Christmas and the wrapping done a week before the big day. This is an all-time best since you have had
children. And we know it’s not because
you have less going on. It’s actually
quite the contrary since you were job shadowing, taking Thomas to the hospital
for his surgery, working on family photo projects, and working on your
blog. We’re not quite sure how you did
it (although judging by the trail of Via coffee wrappers that follows you and
the stockpile of peppermint mocha creamer, we think that may be a clue as to
what helped you through those long days).
We would also like to comment you on how you handled
your Christmas events and kept your personal boundaries intact with dignity
(and fierceness that may have frightened others away).
We also thought it was quite something how you
decorated your presents with old-fashioned paper, stamps, and ribbon. We know that you told everyone it was because
Marie wanted to experience Christmas like the American Girl Kit from the
1930’s, but we really know that you used this opportunity as art therapy. For that, we applaud your efforts in finding
peace during such a hectic season.
We know that this kind of excellency did not come
without a few hiccups. We know that
Thomas may have clocked in some extra hours watching TV. The plus side is that he cultivated a love for
the children’s classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas staring Jim Carrey. True, it was not the classic cartoon that you
grew up with, but nonetheless, he loved it (although Christmas commercialism
message may be lost because he tuned out when the Grinch’s heart grew two sizes
too big).
Our hearts felt for you as you became unglued in the
recovery room after Thomas’s surgery.
You couldn’t be there for Marie in the morning before school and take
Thomas to the hospital, and you just lost it.
Since human cloning is not yet an option, we believe that you should
give yourself a break. As The
Management, we believe it is in your best interest to practice more kindness
towards yourself.
We also noticed that, in fear of forgetting pajama
day, you made sure that Marie’s favorite jammies were clean and ready for her
to wear on the special day. We are so
proud that you didn’t forget, however, we noticed that in your overzealousness,
you sent her to school in her jammies. It was not pajama day. Although we noticed that Marie was Ok with
it, we could not help but feel sorry for you as you cried in embarrassment. Trust us: this will be a story that you will
find humorous one day!
You bounced back and right into your new job. You managed a funeral and your husband’s
extended work hours beautifully all without having to order carry out (although
we think that might just be your stubborn streak showing).
Great job, Erin!
If we could just leave you something to work on, give yourself a break
and if even the crockpot seems like too much effort, go on and order carryout
until you get the bugs worked out with this new schedule.
Thanks again for all your hard work,
The Management
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