poem Archives - Stories of Our Boys

Being Mom: My Most Important Job

2017-04-21 aprilmomoffour family, parenting, poetry

This morning was a struggle. Everyday is a race, but this morning was extra nerve-wracking. The trouble started at 7:40. The two oldest wanted to leave by that time so they could “be there early”. The middle boy was still brushing his teeth, and the youngest was still eating a waffle. Somehow we managed to leave the house at 7:48. No idea how. There was a short award ceremony this morning for AR readers, so we did that. I love […]

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A Prayer for My Four Boys

2017-03-21 aprilmomoffour 4 kids, parenting, poetry, stay-at-home mom

Today I was walking around my backyard, feeling thankful for the Nerf bullets in the grass and the bare dirt spots on the lawn because they are signs that my babies still live here. They grow so fast, but for today they are still here with us, and I was feeling ever so thankful. This poem/prayer fairly burst right out of my heart, so I came inside and jotted it down. I hope you like it. All of my children […]