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Have I mentioned I work at my kitchen table…

September 24, 2008 by Janice

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A seventy five pound monkey is climbing on my back as I try to type.

“Nobody is playing with me…” he complains.

“Jackson… I am trying to write a post about you.”

“Write a post that I want to play with you,” his arms tighten around my neck as his Dad reprimands, “Jackson you are going to break that chair…”

Life without an office is challenging – but entertaining…

Jackson climbs off the back of my chair, distracted by his sweet tooth.

“Mom, can I have some cookies and milk.”

“Jackson. You already had cookies at lunch.”

“But Mom – I said cookies AND milk.” As if the goodness of milk negates the sugar.

He flashes me his clever smile. I swear that child better make something of his negotiating skills. I give in as I keep typing.

Soon it will be bedtime. No wonder I work after dark.

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12 Comments

  1. Movable Kitchen Islands says

    April 17, 2013 at 8:31 pm

    Maybe it’s time to move out of the kitchen and invest in a small office? I’ve seen some that are made out of closets, so maybe that’s an option?

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  2. casual friday everyday says

    September 25, 2008 at 4:36 pm

    Sounds like my life. Although I do have my computer in my room, the kids are always in here with me. Nick won’t stop talking to me right now actually.

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  3. jennifer sloat says

    September 25, 2008 at 3:18 pm

    Well, there are some perks to the kitchen/office. Take the dress code where everyday is casual Friday. My office mate who is a four year old, is very casual, often underwear is not part of his day. I will have to write a memo about that.

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  4. Rachel says

    September 25, 2008 at 9:02 am

    What’s amazing to me is that if I go put the computer completely away, my toddler COMPLETELY ignores me. I try to play with her and she turns her back. I go get the computer, and she’s crawling all over me in less than 5 seconds!!

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  5. Kathryn says

    September 25, 2008 at 7:16 am

    I can totally feel for you. My “office” is in the kitchen as well, although I do have a corner of the room with a desk and filing cabinets. But it doesn’t stop the chaos from following me.

    My hubby has tried to do things on the computer – once or twice during the day – but says he has no idea how I can form sentences with all that is going on around me.

    I don’t admit that there are those days when I can’t. 😉

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  6. Amber says

    September 25, 2008 at 6:54 am

    I hear ya! I have a 19 month old that thinks she’s a technology guru…she has a NEED for my laptop!

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  7. Deb - Mom of 3 Girls says

    September 25, 2008 at 1:47 am

    LOL! But having a dedicated home office doesn’t help much either. I’m constantly having a 35-pound toddler climbing into my lap, spinning my chair or trying to ‘type’ while I’m sitting here at the computer. Sigh.

    Yep, it’s 1:46 am here right now and I’m getting the bulk of my blogging and blog reading done… 🙂

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  8. Lisa says

    September 25, 2008 at 1:11 am

    Sounds familiar! Sadly, my son seems to be going to bed later and later which means that my “free” blog time starts later!

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  9. Jamie says

    September 24, 2008 at 11:00 pm

    It’s so fun to hear how other moms are doing it :). Sleep time must be the best for working. I work at our kitchen table as well and have a drawer that I keep everything I need in.

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  10. Sarah at themommylogues says

    September 24, 2008 at 10:39 pm

    My office is in the kitchen. I try to run freelance graphic design services. With a 5 & 3 yr old. HA. Thank goodness tomorrow is Thursday, and they both have school.

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  11. susieshomemade says

    September 24, 2008 at 10:32 pm

    My “office” is in the living room. Maybe I will post about it someday. It’s cozy but it is home…once the kids go to bed:-)

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  12. SarahHub says

    September 24, 2008 at 10:16 pm

    Me too. Naps and bedtime are the only times I can post. I write from a desk in the kitchen!

    Reply

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