Typical Chaos

Typical Chaos
By Milene Cothern
The morning begins with the alarm clock making its beeping sound at 6:30 A.M. I roll over and hit the snooze button. This goes on for approximately 45-60 minutes before I manage to drag myself unwilling from the warmth of the bed and covers. My husband has been up for an hour or so. He’s the morning person, I’m not. The girls have already had their morning showers and are finishing primping in the mirror. I help to get their hair “just right” for the day. Then I myself have my turn in the one and only bathroom for 4. Peace at last, except I hear arguing outside the bathroom door. I once again have to referee the battle. No one wins. It’s time to be sure everyone has their books and lunch money for the day. Off to the bus stop they run. I have my husband get me a cup of coffee while I attempt to gather myself together. It’s a wander I make it to work on time everyday.
While I travel to my first client, I drink my coffee to help...