For me, martinis and motherhood go hand in hand.  A beautiful martini to a mom is like a scrumptious chocolate sundae to a kid.  It’s our treat- our reward for the effort that goes into the many roles that we play.

So much of our time, as mothers, is spent feeding, fixing, tidying, teaching, clothing and doing our best to make sure everybody has what they need.

For many, this juggling act extends beyond the home and into the workforce or into the homes of friends and family. There is never a shortage of commitments.

This multi-tasking way of life comes with the territory. And, we do our best to stay afloat, uneasy at times in the knowledge that our efforts won’t always be enough…

To read the rest of this story, click on the martini or right here.  I”m over at Erica Ehm’s Yummy Mummy Club .