Having had a little five-year-old girl running around the Staff Training office for the past week or so, and having said little girl take quite a liking to me, I've come to realise just how exhausting little kids can be - and this is only for a small part of the day!
Add to this the fact that communication between us is highly limited (she only speaks Xhosa and I, err, don't. But I'm learning…) and the result is really, really tiring.
I imagine this is what it's like at home for many mothers everyday. Kids constantly vying for your attention, running around and screaming all while the dishes pile up, tummies get hungry and the phone rings off the hook.
So, well done, give yourselves a pat on the back and be proud of your exemplary Stress and Time Management skills. You've earned it. (And chances are it doesn't get any easier, so enjoy this moment while it lasts.)