The Breakdown of the Breakdown

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Kelly Ozley is a single mother of two beautiful little ladies (both adopted from Moldova, a country between the Ukraine and Romania.) She is a hair stylist, interpreter, chef, and referee-at least for two toddlers. Kelly sits on the Board of Directors of a Denver adoption agency. She began blogging to chronicle her children's adoption. In her spare time, Kelly has a full time job as a sales leader for a major technology company. She is eager to share her life and parenting stories to add a little levity to your day...or at least elicit some empathy.

The Breakdown of the Breakdown

Posted on March 09, 2011
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I am not ashamed of my breakdown – it was earned.

And I am sure it will happen again.

My kids will recover from the rant …

and my collapse.

But you will understand

why?

 

 

3 ½  weeks ago, youngest with double ear infection

2 ½ weeks ago, both children with strep

1 ½  weeks ago, 1 child sent home with diarrhea

… and then writes with permanent marker on the hardwood floor

7 days ago Mama with migraine

5 days ago, Mama with stomach flu for three wretched days

3 days ago, youngest with strep…

AND ear infection again!

…and raging temperature.

2 days ago Mama has strep

1 day ago Mama is wailing…

and asking questions for which no answer exists

Why me Lord?

When will they be well?

Where is my prince?

Will Cher ever really retire?

 

Where is Mama now?

In the corner?

Where is the wine?

With Mama.

 

Mama?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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