A child’s a plaything for an hour; Its pretty tricks we try For that or for a longer space – Then tire, and lay it by. But I knew one that to itself All seasons could control; That would have mock’s the sense of pain Out of a grieved soul. Thou straggler into loving arms, Young climber-up of knees When I forget thy thousand ways Then life and all shall  [ Read More ]

Sweet dreams, for a shade O’er my lovely infant’s head, Sweet dreams of pleasant streams By happy silent moony beams. Sweet sleep, with soft down Weave thy brows an infant crown. Sweet sleep, Angel mild, Hover o’er my happy child. Sweet smiles, in the night Hover over my delight; Sweet smiles, Mother’s smiles, All the livelong night beguiles. Sweet moans, dovelike sighs, Chase not slumber from thy eyes. Sweet moans,  [ Read More ]

Upon my lap my sovereign sits And sucks upon my breast; Meantime his love maintains my life And gives my sense her est. Sing lullaby, my little boy, Sing lullaby, mine only joy! When thou hast taken thy repast, Repose,my babe, on me; So may thy mother and thy nurse Sing Lullaby, my little boy, Sing lullaby, mine only joy! I grieve that duty doth not work All that my  [ Read More ]

Real Mothers don’t eat quiche; they don’t have time to make it. Real Mothers know that their kitchen utensils are probably in the sandbox. Real Mothers often have sticky floors, filthy ovens and happy kids. Real Mothers know that dried playdough doesn’t come out of shag carpet. Real Mothers sometimes ask “why me?” and get their answer when a little voice says, “because I love you best.” Real Mothers know  [ Read More ]

1. You count the sprinkles on each kid’s cupcake to make sure they’re equal. 2. You find yourself cutting your husbands’ sandwiches into cute shapes. 3. You can’t bear to give away baby clothes – it’s so final. 4. You hear your mother’s voice coming out of your mouth when you say, “NOT in your good clothes!” 5. You stop criticizing the way your mother raised you. 6. You hire  [ Read More ]

As I look back on my life I find myself wondering….. Did I remember to thank you for all that you have done for me? For all of the times you were by my side to help me celebrate my successes and accept my defeats? Or for teaching me the value of hard work, good judgement, courage, and honesty? I wonder if I’ve ever thanked you for the simple things…  [ Read More ]

My Mother, my friend so dear throughout my life you’re always near. A tender smile to guide my way You’re the sunshine to light my day.