My kids are here
I haven't seen
them in such
a long time
and yet...
all I want
to do
is cry

It's nothing
they did
the baby
didn't sleep
and they were up
all night

My Granddaughter
has grown
she's walking
and talking
and I could just
eat her up!

She screamed
all night
I guess she wants
her own bed

When I woke up
this morning
my poor kid
was just drained.

The living room
looks like
a bomb
was set off!
It's an obsticle course
toys strewn everywhere
nowhere to walk

Now she says
she's leavng
later today
I can't
hold it
against her
they both need
to sleep

I should be grateful
that they came
even if the visit
is cut short
at least I saw them
if only
for a day

My Grandson
will be here
later
and I'm dying
to see
the 2 cousins playing
(and fighting)
over toys
on the floor

"MINE", one will say
"MINE" the other will say
I'll take lots
of pictures
to remember
this day

So, why do I feel
like crying?
I really don't know
I should be happy
but I'm just not

The day will be
long
the day will be
hard
but I'll still
be glad
that they were here
....if only for a day

04/04/2009

Author's Note: I love my kids- I love my grand kids. I should be grateful for this day, but I'm not up for this! i guess I'm never really satisfied (hence, the title) I posted this picture....all by myself!

Posted on 04/04/2009
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