This is me….
Wishing Paul was with me
In the pool to help hold some kids
Finding an excuse to call
Even just his voice makes me happy
Mother of six
Off on adventure
Trying to do it all
Happy
Even though I
Rarely have a minute of my own
Don’t know how my mom did it
All 17 of her children wonder
Understand now why you did
Greatest lessons I learned right in our
Home
To love and to give to
Everyone around
Receiving more in return
So much to share
I still feel I’m 16
So much to learn
Too much too say
Energy boosts and
Rambling thoughts
May I live to become
Even more than I am
More Wordful Wednesday here- join the fun!
p.s. this was a self timer picture - that was me on my own last week in St. George
We had great kids.. and still do. I am sort of wondering myself how we did it but we were always doing something and it was constant motion forward without looking back. I lik the story of I believe Ferrari who got into one of his sports crs and tore off the rear view mirror... always full steam ahead
ReplyDeleteLove, Dad
I hear you about missing Paul. I hate having fun without Scott. Great picture of you and your kids at the pool.
ReplyDeleteI love the second stanza of your poem. Mothers rarely have time for themselves but most are extremely happy just being moms.
ReplyDeleteI too still feel like I'm 16 or 10 depending on the day. Sometimes it feels like I've never even grown up!
I love that last line because it recognizes worth and potential at the same time.
ReplyDeleteAl --I love your poem. I thought you were going to put a picture Paul drew of you when you guys were little. I can't believe you have a water proof baby carrier --I think you have more baby carriers than shoes!!
ReplyDeletelovely poem
ReplyDelete17 kids!!! my 3 are enough to keep me on my toes... 6 kids while your husband is away must be hard
To always feel young....that is the key. ( and lots and lots of love )
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful family you have...=)