Professional Mommying

I get asked what I "do" quite a lot. On my good, angst-ridden, polite days I tell those people that I am an Administrative Assistant.

On my happier days when I'm actually presenting my true self to the general public, I tell the truth. I'm a professional Mommy. To 50 adult human beings.

For Example: Today

Today. . .
I directed someone to where we keep napkins
I told someone how to navigate the internet to a web-site that the person in question had been to many times before.
I helped someone through the process of changing a password
I answered questions,most of them for the 40-50th time today.
I listened to much whining.
I assured someone that I would make sure that this persons report got to where it needed to be in his absence - IF it was ready in time.
I helped someone navigate Word.
I helped someone navigate e-mail.
I cleaned up after someone who'd made a mess of the microwave. THEN I moved the cleaning supplies out from BEHIND said microwave to a prominent but nearby location. (It won't help)
I watered plants.
I reassured someone that no, really, that suit is just FINE - and the scarf is a nice touch, but wear sneakers over b/c the sidewalk is chancy in 3 inch spike heels.
I boosted confidence.
I smiled brightly and told someone to go out and play on that person's break.
I ooh'd and aah'd over someone's latest new shiny (or a picture thereof).

So while my official title is "Administrative Assistant", I'm a professional Mommy. And so are most other admins.

For those of you who are professionals - Remember this.
For those of you who are Admins - I'm so very sorry, and if you show up at my doore, we'll have tea & bitching. Promise!