by HL Moran

Created on: May 16, 2008

Two kids one mom, the odds seem fair
Dad leaves early without a care

He has no clue what's in store
the minute he walks out the door

Where is my Saxophone one yells
Where is my collection of rare sea shells

I forgot I have a test today
All the countries of Asia my oldest will say

You need to eat more than a breakfast bar
I hope that your jacket was left in the car

Because it's not here and it's raining today

I think that I'm sick, my youngest will say

Maybe I should stay home, he'll start groaning
Oh yeah we've a field trip - and you're chaperoning

Where are the cupcakes I said I was bringing
Will you be at my concert today, I'll be singing.

I need some money for the store at school
Can you gel my hair, I wanna look cool.

What kind of sandwich did you give me today
Tuna? again? I guess it's okay. . .

My library book about Egypt and Rome
was due back yesterday but I left it at home

You slept in that Yankees shirt, I'll complain
But mom it's not dirty except for this stain

Brush your teeth and I said change that shirt!
Yeah, what she said - OW, that hurt

I can't find my shoe, It's not here anywhere
Take them off where we're told to, and it would be there!

Don't fight with your brother - I yell at him, Please!
They are finally ready, but I can't find my keys

We pull up to school we're 10 minutes late
I catch a glimpse in the mirror, I'm not looking so great

But because they are tardy, I must sign them in
Wearing flip flops and flannel, toothpaste on my chin

I grit my teeth and solemnly vow,
to get it together tomorrow somehow

And be one of those moms with nothing amiss
Perky and smiling, unaware in their bliss

I enter the office my head hanging low
The secretary glares, I sign and go

My kids head to class, and I head to the car
Hey mom, We forgot! . . . I don't get very far

Now what, I turn - as they race, Go slow!
Big hugs and kisses . . .

I love you
We know

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