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Date Posted: 18:06:27 02/15/01 Thu
Author: Anna
Subject: A Vacation From My kids

A Vacation From My Kids

I need one day away,
frustrated ready to burst,
leave all responsibilities behind,
about to lose my mind,
mornings are crazy,
they don't want to get up,
don't like the clothes I have out,
forever to put shoes on.
Have to remind them to brush their teeth,
then the mad rush out the door,
forgetting lunch money and book bags.
I'm spread to thin, only one of me,
and four of them sometimes overwhelm me.
Going somewhere with four boys is insanity,
fights over the front seat,
and wanting to know are we there yet.
The grocery store a trip as well,
running down the aisle grabbing coupons,
and asking for everything in sight.
It's a wonder I have any hair left when I get home.
Bedtimes, a real madness, should start an hour earlier.
Between the fifteen drinks of water
and 3 bathroom trips, they finally get into bed.
Only then to start talking.
I threaten an earlier bedtime the next night.
But, does that really work?
Taking things away from them,
not letting them play outside,
I ask, "Who is that really punishing?"
I love my kids, but need some peace,
four boys fighting, talking back, and messing up,
they drain every ounce of energy from me.
Anxiety builds, ways heavy on my chest,
hard to breath, stomach in knots, nervous stressed,
ready to explode, I'm at the end of my rope.
God please keep me together, much strength I need.
I need my husbands support through this.
I do so much, nothing in return.
Much time I spend with them one on one,
we do many things together, we laugh and have fun.
Involve them in sports and help with homework.
Involved in their school.
I give myself completely.
An unconditional love I'll always give.
They truly are my life.
God I pray for patience, guidance and good behavior.
And most of all a stress free day.
Almost everything in life comes with directions
except the most important thing of all.
Every job comes with days off,
this one should too.

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