Why I Missed Your Call

Dear you,

I read this hilarious post today from a toddler's mother on 10 reasons why she hasn't answered your email yet. And as much as I don't like mommy posts, I think you need this one.

Yes, you could say that I have been missing in action for a while. For most of my adult life :) Actually, chances are, you have complained to me about that. So here's my attempt to explain to you why I'm terrible with phone calls and Skype schedules (though I never have been much of a talker). It's not that I am avoiding talking or that I do not wish to talk to you. On the contrary, I am probably -

1. Playing taxi driver ferrying N from school, to daycare, from daycare, to classes...and so on
2. Dealing with an upset toddler who misses everyone she knows and the only way she can express that is by throwing a fit...again..
3. Rushing to buy gifts for that social engagement I have committed to, fitting that in with trying to figure out where to get the exact attire the snooty school has decided N 'must' wear tomorrow (you have no idea how competitive these mothers are when it comes to fancy dress costumes)!
4. Fitting in a sandwich somewhere in the day because I just realised that I missed having breakfast all together
5. Rushing to the medic coz N has a cold...though I have had the flu since 20 days and found no time to go to one myself
6. Finding 6-8 hours of time in the middle of all this to finish my assignments and submit them as per deadlines
7. I can't find my phone because I probably left it in the kitchen drawer...or toy box...or the car...again...
8. Blah blah blah...you get the drift 

If you miss me, chances are I miss you more. If you love me, it is certain that I love you more. And you know that. I'm just rushing...getting by...managing one step in front of the other. I may not make the daily phone call, I may not tell you often what you mean to me and I may not share my problems with you. But I love you. Please know that. And I sleep in peace at night with the satisfaction of knowing that you love me too.

PS - Text me :D