A Few of the Little Things

 

By: Erin T Gunti

Four AM feedings

Sippy cups leaking

 Diapers exploding

Carpool slow with unloading

Stretch marks and sagging and eyes black with bags

These are a few of the things I now have

When the lamp breaks

When my back aches

When I’m feeling mad

I simply remember they will soon go to bed

And then I don’t feel so bad

Stains on my carpet

That might have been vomit

 Projects not started

Because I’ve forgotten

Sayings repeating that sound like my mom

These are a few of the things that make me drink to stay calm

When the laundry piles

When sleep has been a while

When I’m feeling sad

I simply remember that this time will pass

And then I don’t feel so bad

Toys in the stairwell

Will probably just stay there

Catching a spill

While the bowl is still midair

Stepping on Legos with out shouting God’s name in vain

These are a few of the things that drive me insane

When my kid cries

When they have pink eye

When I’m feeling sad

I simply remember those little blessings I have

And then I don’t feel so bad