Tag: children

  • The Pest

    Sometimes it’s frustrating to have a sibling And by sometimes, I mean almost always The pick, they push, they nag, they whine Getting closer to the last nerve, all of the time They always want the same things, never share Never give the first turn, never want to do my game I don’t even know…

  • The Great Vacation- Part 2

    Day two of the Great Vacation began with the sound of rain on the roof. It had poured all night, and in between fear that my youngest would fall out of bed (using my legs as a gate as prevention) and listening to the rhapsody of people snoring, I was able to enjoy most of…

  • The white pyjamas 

    Tonight I put him in a silky white onesie,  with Winnie the poo and tiger too My favourite pyjamas, He was so soft, my little kitty. He gave me big hugs, Looking so edible in his little boy delight, pleased with how handsome he was.  Strutting like a prize fighter, shoulders back, head up high…

  • Legacy

    Bombarded with soft projectiles upon entering the house, Tears over who gets first dibs,  barely mollified by promises to  leave and return, All for “first hug” priviledges I watch as my Boy talks  to a piece of cheese, hanging it up with a beep The Girls fighting over who gets to talk,  again  Stop interrupting…

  • My Boy

    My little mouse,  Sleek and quick, Full of mischief, Twinkling soul  Soft curls, Bright blue eyes You make me smile,  Such easy laughter Grit and fire, Energy and industry Snuggles at night Heart of gold  Hold on tight, Before he grows Mommy’s little boy, Forever in love