Words to Live By

This morning my son's daycare sent out their monthly newsletter. In it was a wonderful bit of wisdom that I thought was worth sharing. Enjoy!

Just for this Morning
I will let you wake up softly, all rumpled in your sheets
and I will hold you until you are ready for the day.
Just for this morning,
I will let you choose what you want to wear, and smile
and say how perfect it is.
Just for this morning,
I am going to step over the laundry and take you to
play at the park.
Just for this morning,
I am going to leave the dishes in the sink and let you
teach me that puzzle of yours together.
Just for this afternoon,
I will unplug the phone and turn off the computer to sit
with you in the backyard and blow bubbles.
Just for this afternoon,
I won’t worry about what you’re going to be when you
grow up, or every decision I have made where you are
concerned.
Just for this afternoon,
I will bake cookies with you and I won’t fix yours.
Just for this evening,
I will hold you in my arms and tell you a story about
how your were born, and how much I love you.
Just for this evening,
I will let you splash in the tub and not get angry.
Just for this evening,
I will snuggle beside you for hours and miss my
favorite TV show.
Just for this evening,
I will run my fingers through your hair as you sleep
and simply be grateful that I have been given the
greatest gift ever given.