What Makes a Mother a Mom
Sleepless nights
Wiping noses
Whispers in your ear to calm you
Prayers and tucking in tight
Rubbing in sun screen
Wiping off faces
Catching lightning bugs with you
Feeding your dog, your goldfish and the hamster
Standing endlessly waiting on your favorite ride
Then learning by the gate that you have to use the bathroom
And doing it all again
Spraying you with the hose
Telling you family stories to give you belonging
More sleepless nights
Living my life with Christ so hopefully you choose the same
Baking cookies
Teaching you how to bake
Sure all six of your friends can spend the night
Soccer games, football games, basketball games, and baseball
Trying sooo hard to pick up the dag gone snake you caught
Because I know you’ll be heart broken
Becoming suddenly stuffed when you’re still hungry and wanting whatever
Letting you want and not have everything
Did I mention sleepless nights
Praying you win
Letting you fail
Teaching you to drive, I’m so sorry I yell
Watching you grow
Beaming with pride
And learning how to let go
Oh,,, and sleepless nights
Thank you God
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