ONLY ONE CHILDHOOD I stopped to watch my little girl busy playing in her room. In one hand was a plastic phone; in the other a toy broom. I listened as she was speaking to her make believe little friend and Ill never forget the words she said, even though it was pretend. She said Suzies in the corner cuz shes not been very good. She didnt listen to a word I said or do the things she should. In the corner I saw her baby doll all dressed in lace and pink. It was obvious shed been put there to sit alone and think. My daughter continued her conversation, as I sat down on the floor. She said, Im all fed up I just dont know what to do with her anymore. She whines whenever I have to work and wants to play games, too; and never lets me do the things that I just have to do. She tries to help me with the dishes, but her arms just cannot reach and she doesnt know how to fold the towels and I dont have time to teach. I have a lot of work to do and a big house to keep clean. I dont have time to sit and play-- dont you know what I mean? And that day I thought a lot about making some changes in my life; as I listened to her innocent words that cut me like a knife. I hadnt been paying enough attention to what I hold most dear. Id been caught up in responsibilities that increased throughout the year. But now my attitude has changed because, in my heart, I realize Ive seen the world in a different light through my little darlings eyes. So, let the cobwebs have the corners and the dust bunnies rule the floor, Im not going to worry about keeping up with them any more. Im going to fill the house with memories of a child and her mother for God grants us only ONE childhood, and we will never get another. -- Author Unknown
Posted on: Fri, 05 Sep 2014 18:21:26 +0000
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