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Full Time Wife, Full Time Mom, Part Time Me

When I was younger, I had dreams of a great career Independent woman, no husband or children in the future for many years Plans unravel causing adjustments and change Life isn't made to be prearranged Many women feel as I do and see what I see Full time wife, full time mom, part time me My time alone is precious and enjoyed But without our children we would have a giant void Later in life maybe things will slow down Life is a lot of sink or swim, I won't allow myself to drown Cooking, cleaning, paying bills, busy as a bee Full time wife, full time mom, part time me Sometimes when life seems so much out of control There are times when I feel like a prisoner with no chance for parole We've had some setbacks, with very little victory I ask myself what changes would make me happy All of us ladies are a full time wife, full time mom, a part time m

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