Quote by Ayelet Waldman

By the time the children go to bed, I am as drained as any mother who has spent her day working, car pooling, building Lego castles and shopping for the precisely correct soccer cleat.

By the time the children go to bed, I am as drained as any m

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This quote indicates the exhaustion felt by the speaker, who is likening themselves to a mother who has had a long day filled with various responsibilities. It emphasizes the physical and mental fatigue that arises from tasks such as working, carpooling, engaging in imaginative play, and finding specific items for their children. The use of vivid examples like building Lego castles and shopping for soccer cleats helps to illustrate the amount of energy and effort required in their daily routine.

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By Ayelet Waldman

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