The World of Author/Mom Alicia Murphy!

Awake at 5:45 AM. Stumble to the bathroom and change into workout clothes. Listen to bones creak while doing Tae Bo (I know, so retro of me). Make breakfast for kids. Pack lunches for kids. Take 2-minute shower. Try to smile and speak calmly as 3-year-old whines and fusses about everything under the sun. Gobble down Cheerios while braiding daughter’s hair. Ask children to get their shoes and coats on. Grab phone, keys, and purse. BARK at children to get their shoes and coats on. Struggle with flippin’ car seat buckles. Run youngest to in-law’s house where he’ll spend the morning while I take oldest to an appointment. Realize that middle child’s class is having “Pajama Day,” but middle child is not in her pajamas. Fly home to pick up pajamas. Drive to school and drop off middle child with good friend who will walk her into school so I can get oldest to appointment on time. Arrive at appointment with 2 minutes to spare. Sit in waiting room and make small talk with another parent while really dreaming of a liquid lunch.