Where Are My Minions?

Before "Despicable Me" even came out in the theaters, my daughter was trying to describe the premise.  Among other things, she talked about Gru having minions - the little yellow guys in the movie who are going to help him take over the world. 

The possibilities of having minions!

I immediately said that I wanted some minions - not to take over the world, mind you, but a couple of extra hands to do my bidding would help immensely on most days.  (My son says that he and his sister are my minions which I am not buying because they actually don't do my bidding most days.)

Ahh...but some help who didn't ask questions, challenge my brilliant decisions and get things done in record time?  THAT I could get used to. 

Alas, I didn't have this in my 20 years' of corporate life, and I have yet to find it anywhere else.  It does make me think, though, of a list of things that I would readily hand off or delegate and of what I would spend that extra precious time on.  It also makes me think hard about why I don't take some action to create a minion force of my own - at least in a manner of speaking.

Why is it so hard to ask another mom to manage my daughter onto the bus when I have a breakfast meeting (yes, it's the same bus her daughter rides)?

Why do I feel like I have to continually justify having someone clean the house every 2 weeks (especially when I'd really like to have it done weekly)?

Why do I feel like treats should be homemade (although not at school because that's some sort of accreditation/allergy issue)?

Why do I hold myself responsible for the general stability and day-to-day running of the household when there is one other highly responsible adult and 2 getting-there kids?

I think getting minions might actually be easier than answering these questions!  Sure, I have made amazing progress on my journey - and can help you along the path that I've traveled - but the evolution continues. 

What about you?  Are you still looking for your minions - and letting that keep your from creating the life you truly desire as a busy woman executive?