Caution, Catmayswat

So I'd like to say (though I did, uncharacteristically, manage to reply to (pretty much) all the comments) how much I appreciate the supportive comments that came in to my last post.  I never lost the consumate professionalism that was a vital part of my last career, and despite the fact that I chose this life change (in large part) in order to be a more present mother, I've never wanted to do the "I have kids, so I can't keep my commitments" thing. Which pretty much means I have to take responsibility for saying up front "I can do this... but not that."  It still means a lot to have you write in and say that that works for you, because I really do like to make more happiness in the world.  Not in an unhealthy people-pleaser way, but in a sharing-the-joy way, which of course necessitates the nuturing of a space in which I can actually experience some joy.  Again and again, it comes back to balance - falling over, adjusting, trying again.

Speaking of adjustments, it has lately become moderately hazardous to access the freezer or add to the grocery list:

Comments

[Pork with Bones]

I love that warning sign!

I, too, understand the necessity of balancing professionalism with parenting, even when one of the hats one wears is that of an at-home parent. I'm still balancing it myself — but then, I'm new at this.

[Luise]

Great refrigerator magnets -- plastic or rubber? (And great, if testy, cat.)

[Kim]

What a good kitty, protecting the freezer from intruders! :-)

[Emilee]

I love the little illustration of the deadly kitty on the fridge. So cute!

[Lab Cat]

That cat is so cute.

[Linda M.]

I love the kitty swatting at her sign!

Also, I want to honor your commitment to professionalism and to doing things the very best way you can. They are very important and too often lacking in the world today.

[Bullwinkle]

Perhaps you could offer to share your ice cream with her?

Love that pic. I'd like to hang one around Ned's little scrawny neck ;)