T'Was the Night Before School...

T'was the night before school & all through the home, not a child was stirring. Not one on the roam. 

But the mama was moving from bed to bed. Kissing each face & stroking each head. 

Tucking them carefully as not to be seen, on this last night of Summer 2017.

I stayed near each bed side a moment or two. Wishing so hard for this time not to be through.

Now school days, homework, & projects will over take, each weekday moment while they're awake.

"I'm just not ready", I think with tears on my cheek, "to let them go week after week."

No more sprinklers, late nights, or water fight fun. Not anymore now school has begun.

 More than the adventure of Summer I'll miss, the spontaneous moments of a mid day kiss

Of long morning snuggles and hugs galore! Of hearing their laughter, shouting, & more.

Of knowing they're safe in my watchful care. Knowing how they are and exactly where.

Don't get me wrong! I love school, I do. So do my children, they really do too.

But it's hard on my heart to let them go on. To watch them grow up & go beyond.

Beyond reach of my arms. Beyond the house door. Beyond imagination, their minds will explore.

I love what they learn and what they achieve. If only they just didn't have to leave!

Now it's just me & Chuck my buddy to spend the day playing, getting muddy.

I'm looking forward to time with him & me. I've never been alone daily with a child that is 3.

I can't contemplate that in 2 years of Fall, how school will take my children all!

What will I do then to fill my days? Will I stay busy or will I be laze?

Can't think of that now, I'm getting sleepy. Stop watching them dream. Stop being creepy!

How amazing it is that my heart they each touch. I love these sweet children so very much! 

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