the fine line between control and chaos - when a parent is scheduled so tightly they can accomplish seemingly impossible to do lists but one misstep and the whole house of cards comes down – getting the most done at the least cost (money, energy, quality, time)
Organized the class party, headed the fundraiser, went on the field trip and still had time to get a mani/pedi! She has been working at OptiMom Capacity all week. She won’t make it!
by unomesowell May 20, 2010
Much like the biology term: "Carrying Capacity". It is the most one can care about any particular situation.
"Oh, and also we're going to have balloons and watch movies and there will be cake. And omg Jimmy is invited and I hope he goes, but also-"
"Karen, stop. I've reached my Caring Capacity"
"Karen, stop. I've reached my Caring Capacity"
by I_aim_to.irritate October 06, 2015
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