priorities.

At 5:15 my phone rings. Screaming from my LV bag, everyone in the room turns to look at me. Before I even answer, I know it's Stew. My photo caller ID is displaying his picture complete with his warm face and twinkly eyes.

"Hello." I say.

"Hi, I am parked up the block from the Urbis, down from the ferris wheel." says Stewart.

He has come to pick me up earlier than I had planned. It's sales meeting week, and my whole team was scurrying around me merchandising products. My boss called for me to come over and work my "magic".

I feel conflicted. Sales meetings are the equivalent of "game day" in my business. They can make or break a line and everything needs to be perfect. I hate the idea of letting my team down.

"Okay. I'll be there in 15 minutes or so." I reply to Stew.

"Skyler's sleeping. Take your time" he replies, as patient and kind as ever.

I hang up the phone and walk over to my boss. I feel tempted to stay, but instead I tell him that Stewart is downstairs with Skyler and it's time for me to go. I wish him and the team well, pack my bags and stride towards the elevator.

The elevator at the Urbis is operated by an older man. He says, "It must be nice to be done with work for the day."

"It is. But, I am a working wife and mother. I am going home to my other job. My real job." I say.

He smiles in a soft way, his age showing in every crease in his face. "I just had my first grandson." he said.

"Congratulations. You are very lucky. Babies are a wonderful gift" I reply.

The doors open and he wishes me a good evening. I smile and walk towards the exit. As I open the door the fresh fall air tickles my face and I pick up my pace. Walking with pride and purpose I move up the crowded road dodging passersby like a running-back.

As I approach the car I see Stew's hand, waving hello. The day fades and all I can see is my family. My people. My heart swells.

I open the door, plop down my laptop bag, and clock in.