What's Wrong with This Equation? (Moms' 30-Minute Blog Challenge)

This post was originally published on January 1, 2009.

How long does it take to put on four coats, four hats, three snowsuits, eight gloves, eight boots, four scarves, and eight socks?

a. 23 minutes. (Yes, I timed it.)

How long do children happily play in the snow before complaining they are cold and ready to come inside?

b. 14 minutes.

How long does it take to clean up four coats, four hats, three snowsuits, eight gloves, eight boots, four scarves, and eight socks?

c. 12 minutes.

a+c = 35 minutes; b=14 minutes; a+c > b

And the whole experience = one tired, frustrated Mama.

Can anyone out there relate?!

Jamie is founder of this little spot called Steady Mom, editor of the blog Simple Homeschool, mama to three cute kids born on three different continents, and author of Steady Days: A Journey Toward Intentional, Professional Motherhood.

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