The Poem

Laura wrote this poem for me and put it in my birthday card.

I think I've lost some memory
since my 5 kids were born.
I don't remember sleeping late
on a lazy Sunday morn.

I don't remember quiet dinners
with candlelight and wine.
Or getting up and ready for work
and making it there on time.

I don't remember summer days
just lounging on the beach.
And those memories of "girls' night out"
are somehow out of reach.

I don't remember long warm baths
with bubbles and a book.
Or my favorite TV program
or a movie worth a look.

I can't remember all those things
I spent time on yesterday.
And I can't remember life
being any other way.

And as I lay them, down at night
and kiss each boy and girl,
I can't remember so much happiness,
such love and joy in my world.

Thank you Laura. I know you spent a lot of time writing this for me. It means so much and is exactly how I feel!!