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Jenn218 · 08-19-2006, 05:04 PM

I found this today as I was cleaning out some old office files and thought I would share.......

To My Grown-Up Child

My hands were busy through the day
I didn’t have much time to play
The little games you asked me to
I didn’t have much time for you
I’d wash your clothes. I’d sew and cook
But when you’d bring your picture book
And ask me please to share your fun
I’d say: “ A little later, hon.”
I’d tuck you in all safe at night
And hear your prayers, turn out the light
Then tiptoe softly to the door
I wish I’d stayed a minute more
For life is short, the years rush past
A little child grows up so fast
No longer standing at your side
With precious secrets to confide
The picture books are put away
There are no longer games to play
No goodnight kiss, no prayers to hear
That all belongs to yesteryear
My hands, once busy, now are still
The days are long and hard to fill
I wish I could go back and do
The little things you asked me to!
(author unknown)

RoxyJosMom · 08-19-2006, 05:13 PM

Somebody nailed it right on the head. They do grow up way too fast. I like that poem.

Jenn218 · 08-19-2006, 05:19 PM

I did too....it really made me stop and think! I swear, I am always in a rush these days! I should really stop and/or slow down to enjoy our time together more! So true!!!

kriston · 08-19-2006, 06:09 PM

Sure makes you stop and think. My oldest is 22 and I really wish I could have spent more time with him. I am a teacher and my 9 year old is in my classroom - so I think as far as SHE is concerned - we're doing okay for now!!! LOL!

lily's mom · 08-19-2006, 06:13 PM

That is a great message!! I have little people at home and think I better slow down. Thanks!!!!!!!!!

08-19-2006, 05:04 PM	#1
Jenn218 Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cuddling with my babies<3 Posts: 17,329	To My Grown Child I found this today as I was cleaning out some old office files and thought I would share....... To My Grown-Up Child My hands were busy through the day I didn’t have much time to play The little games you asked me to I didn’t have much time for you I’d wash your clothes. I’d sew and cook But when you’d bring your picture book And ask me please to share your fun I’d say: “ A little later, hon.” I’d tuck you in all safe at night And hear your prayers, turn out the light Then tiptoe softly to the door I wish I’d stayed a minute more For life is short, the years rush past A little child grows up so fast No longer standing at your side With precious secrets to confide The picture books are put away There are no longer games to play No goodnight kiss, no prayers to hear That all belongs to yesteryear My hands, once busy, now are still The days are long and hard to fill I wish I could go back and do The little things you asked me to! (author unknown) __________________ Hi I'm Jenn Mom to..... Mojo,LilyGrace & DD Kate RIP Mojo FOREVER in our hearts!

08-19-2006, 05:19 PM	#3
Jenn218 Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cuddling with my babies<3 Posts: 17,329	I did too....it really made me stop and think! I swear, I am always in a rush these days! I should really stop and/or slow down to enjoy our time together more! So true!!! __________________ Hi I'm Jenn Mom to..... Mojo,LilyGrace & DD Kate RIP Mojo FOREVER in our hearts!

08-19-2006, 06:09 PM	#4
kriston Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: W. KY Posts: 693	Sure makes you stop and think. My oldest is 22 and I really wish I could have spent more time with him. I am a teacher and my 9 year old is in my classroom - so I think as far as SHE is concerned - we're doing okay for now!!! LOL! __________________ Kriston Very Proud to be Lola, Ted, & baby Chip's Human! "Puppy kisses are GOOOOOD medicine!"

08-19-2006, 06:13 PM	#5
lily's mom Lily Loves Maximus Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,633	That is a great message!! I have little people at home and think I better slow down. Thanks!!!!!!!!! __________________ Lily and Dawn

08-19-2006, 05:13 PM	#2
RoxyJosMom Love The Verminator! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ny Posts: 4,282	Somebody nailed it right on the head. They do grow up way too fast. I like that poem.