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Over The Edge - "The ‘Motherhood Olympics’ is not for sissies!"
Over The Edge - "The 'Motherhood Olympics' is not for sissies!"

I’ve never been too impressed by the Olympic games. I believe there are far more impressive performances occurring every day by women who run a home and raise a family. I’d like to see our Olympic athletes compete in the following events:
The Grocery Store Marathon
In 45 minutes, you must steer a grocery cart with three wayward wheels, an 11-month-old baby and a 3-year-old toddler through the 18 aisles of a major grocery store chain without destroying a single display, bringing injury to innocent shoppers or purchasing a single toy. You must arrive at the check-out with all snacks and junk food unopened and both children contented. This event is impossible, but you must give mothers a pat on the back for continuing to try it.