For all the Moms out there:
“Mommy, what DO you do?”
The tone in my eight year old
daughter's question jumped on me like a spider monkey. I knew I
needed to calm myself down before I responded, so I thought about my
day for a second.
I start each morning by wrestling
you out of bed.
I make sure you have a full tummy
and a straight ponytail.
I supervise the brushing of your
teeth so you don't have puppy breath.
I pack your lunch and backpack while
you're putting on the shoes we just spent 10 minutes arguing about.
I keep your drawers full of clean
panties and your closet full of your favorite dresses.
I make it possible for you to walk
across your bedroom floor everyday without being pierced in the foot
by a small toy.
I constantly dust and vacuum because
of that allergy issue you have.
I take care of the dog you just 'had
to have' but do nothing for.
I meet a few ladies for Bible study
so that no one gets hurt.
I drive you across town to ballet or
gymnastics, depending on the day.
I hurry home and help you with your
homework just before I make a dinner you will think is gross.
I supervise bath time and begin the
nightly negotiations of how much TV time will be allowed.
I read your favorite story for the
millionth time using the character voices that need to be 'just
right'.
I listen to your bedtime prayers
which normally include every family member by name. Aunts, uncles,
cousins...all of them.
Oh, and then there's the list of
things I do for your dad and your brother because you're not the only
person in this family.
I took in a deep breath and smiled.
“I just do my best.”
Have a blessed Mother's Day!
Jennifer
“Her
children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises
her: “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.”
Proverbs 31:28-29
2 comments:
Wow, i felt the "have to" take a nap after just reading that!! You're a fabulous mm and a great inspiration.
If I don't say it, thanks for words every week, they are truly appreciated :-)
Karen Medzorian
Thanks Karen! This was fun to write, and I'm so thankful she's older now. Hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day!
Jennifer
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