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3-4 YEAR OLDS CAN:	10-12 YEAR OLDS CAN ALSO:
Pick up Toys	Clean mirrors
Fold Dishtowels and Washcloths	Clean kitchen counters & sink
Match Socks	Fold and put away laundry
Put small items in the garbage	Put away groceries
Give food to pets	Pack their own lunch
Water indoor plants	Light yard work
	Load the dishwasher
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5-6 YEAR OLDS CAN ALSO:	13-14 YEAR OLDS CAN ALSO:
Answer the telephone	Clean the bathroom
Sweep a deck/patio/porch	Change bed sheets
Wipe the bathroom sink	Mow the lawn
Put forks and spoons away	Wash dishes by hand
Put their own clothes in the drawer	Wash the car
Sort laundry into color piles	Do laundry
Use a hand-held vacuum	Shovel snow
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7-9 YEAR OLDS CAN ALSO:	15 YEARS AND UP CAN ALSO:
Take out Garbage	Use a leaf blower
Set the table	Use a snow blower
Clear the table	Clean the refrigerator
Vacuum an area rug	Reorganize storage areas
Clean the inside of the car	Make Dinner
Empty the dishwasher
Put away clean dry dishes
Water the garden
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* The ages listed are approximate, and capabilities will vary depending on the individual child.

6:51 a.m.-
"BEEP-BEEP-BEEP!" Now the situation is serious. You spring out of bed, quietly praying that the kids won't wake up and slow down the process of getting the day started.

7:00 a.m.-
By the time you find your other matching sock, you realize you have no time for a shower and that makeup will have to go on in the car.

7:15 a.m.-
First child wakes up.
--Lunches aren't prepared!
--You haven't had a quiet time!
--Even cereal for breakfast would be a luxury.

7:30 a.m.-
One child is dressed and drinking milk while parked in front of the TV. You begin to make lunches.

7:45 a.m.-
Next child awakes. Frantically, you pick out what you hope is "all-purpose clothing" because you haven't a clue of the weather. With a peep out the window you conclude, "Sweats will be fine."

7:48 a.m.-
Child argues. Does not want to wear that outfit. Your temper begins to rise as you insist.

7:49 a.m.-
Child #1 gets bored with TV and requests a grilled cheese sandwich for breakfast.

It's 8:00! -
You run the mental checklist…
Any field trips or permission slips needed today?
School fundraisers?
Is it show-and-tell day?
Library books?

8:03 a.m.-
The bus rolls up. Shouting for jackets, caps and lunchboxes, you commandeer the kids out the door with a piece of toast and a kiss.

8:05 a.m.-
Now you calculate everything that you'll need for work.

8:10 a.m.-
While driving to work you realize:
--You haven't taken meat out of the freezer to thaw for dinner.
--You never called your mother back.
--There's a sink full of dishes
--And your husband is down to his last pair of clean underwear.
You pray that God will get you through this day.

8:30 a.m.-
After applying haphazard makeup in the car, you head into work feeling like you put in a day's work…before you put in a day's work.

To be honest, even this was a pretty smooth morning. The bus wasn't late, none of the kids were sick, the family dog didn't dart out the door, and no one needed extra cuddle time. To top it off, the mother made it into work on time…with her makeup on!

Have I gotten your attention? Does this typical morning scenario remind you of someone you know?

Chances are that it does because that someone is you! Don't despair; God is waiting to intervene in every difficult morning of your life. Let's invite him in with prayer.

PRAYER

Lord,

I lay all my responsibilities at Your feet. I am now yielding my heart, mind and strength to your awesome power and glory. I desperately need You.

Open my eyes, ears, heart and soul so that I'm not too busy to hear You. Teach me to walk, live and be in the center of Your will for my life. Use me as a blessing in the lives of my children, dear Lord.

Forgive me for my past mistakes, which can be better described as sins. I've been impatient, short tempered, self-righteous and it has made me a difficult woman to love and live with. Lord, starting today, fill me with the fruit of the Spirit: patience, kindness, humility, and gentleness.

Make me a woman who is not easily angered; guard me from being rude or selfish. Fill me with the strength to endure all things necessary. Your perfect love never fails. I praise you, and I thank you for saving me.

Amen.

THE BACK COVER [click graphic for larger view]

Prayers for the Working Mom provides what working moms have been looking for-viable solutions, practical tips, as well as affirmation and nurturing. Finally, there's an answer to the recurring question-"Is it possible to be a great mother and a great employee?"

Within these pages is the answer you have suspected in your heart all along… "You can, and here's how." Prayers for the Working Mom takes the best skills, talents and tips of dozens of successful working mothers and compiles them into an easy to use resource.

Finally, the busiest people in the world today will have revitalizing hope, encouragement and inspiration. There are over 24 million mothers in America who are incorporating full-time motherhood with full-time employment. You are not alone.

This is the book that shows you how to combine motherhood and employment while maintaining joy, energy and an attitude of gratitude. Does it sound impossible? It's not only possible; it's your destiny. The fact that you have picked up this book is already an answer to prayer.

7 SECRETS TO PHENOMENAL SUCCESS

Introduction-The Typical Morning

Epilogue-The New Typical Morning

Appendixes

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