A Weekend With the Grands
First the ride (with kids' CDs)
Then supermarket (mini-cart);
Buying lots of food to please
Then snacks and playground, for a start.
Books and Curious George on tape,
Dinner, Face-Time Mom & Dad;
From routines a great escape.
What a time we all have had!
Baths and bedtime story, then
Hugs and kiss and cozy tuck;
Next some calm for hours when
Our perfect streak has lost its luck.
One child up who needs attention
(Seems it's not an easy fix).
If you see me, please don't mention
Age and lack of sleep don't mix.
Breakfast, music, puzzles, playing;
Happy Birthday Daddy call.
Ride to Music Fest and staying
Long enough for smiles for all.
See the water wheel still turning;
Marvel at the way it works.
Home for lunch with time for learning.
(Smart genetics has its perks.)
Visit friends to see their fishes;
Hit the playground once again.
Back for dinner and some wishes
That I'll have the time to pen.
Winding down with books and bingo
And a VCR cartoon.
Two short bedtime tales, then zingo -
Day is over, none too soon.
For though there has been no blunder
On this weekend on our own,
It's so tiring, I wonder
How we ever raised our own!
Copyright © Ilene Bauer | Year Posted 2018
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