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Seriously, From Inmates To Playdates
Ten years ago, I walked the halls of South Central Regional Jail counseling inmates about their behavior and incarceration.
Today, I walk down our hallway here at the McResidence counseling two little boys about their behavior and punishment.
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Ten years ago, the only cell I inspected was a twelve by twelve concrete cell.
Today, I inspect my cell daily for e-mails, blog comments, and facebook statuses.
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Ten years ago, I scheduled visits for inmates and their family members.
Today, I schedule playdates for my boys and their friends.
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Ten years ago, I daily spoke with mamas who were at wits end with their children for the latest, dumbest stunt.
Today, I AM the mama at her wits end with her children for their latest stunt which is usually something like jumping from the top bunk.
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Ten years ago, I ordered inmates to their cells, and scheduled their in-house hearings.
Today, I order little boys to their beds and cancel their daily television programming.
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Ten years ago, I carried a walkie-talkie with me and called for assistance when the inmates got rowdy.
Today, I carry my iPhone with me and I’m the one called for assistance when the playdate gets rowdy.
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Ten years ago, I spent time in the booking department calculating release dates.
Today, I spend time booking playdates and calculating how long it’s been since our last potty break.
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Ten years ago, I was swamped with jail paperwork and inmate files.
Today, I am swamped with PTA paperwork and insurance files.
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Ten years ago, I worked with folks charged with all a host of crimes.
Today, two little fellas charge at me in Batman and Superman capes as they fight crime.
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Ten years ago, I found myself sitting in court waiting to take the stand.
Today, I find myself sitting courtside, screaming like a crazy person in the stands.
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Ten years ago, I thought I was living the best years of my life.
Today, I KNOW I’m living the best years of my life.
I absolutely LOVE this post! It’s so true.
I love this!
Isn’t it amazing how different your life becomes? I am 10 years out of my “past life” as well and now, it seems like it was a movie and not my life! This was great!
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Great post! Very creative.
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The more things change, the more they stay the same!
Your posts are so insightful!
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Have I mentioned before that you should write a book? Ahem. You are so creative – you could be pulling in the big bucks on this. Yours are not just your average, run-of-the-mill posts. Just sayin’.