Clarissa's Blog

From the list of things not to say to the working mother of a 6-month-old infant who spent the day simultaneously working and taking care of said infant:

So have you had a good rest today?

Yes, between walks, naps, feedings, revising final proofs, making dinner, answering student emails, setting up a committee meeting, reading a promotion dossier, baby bath time, blogging, and introducing Klara to hand washing I feel completely well-rested. Let me go haul some manure because I need to expend all this accumulated energy.