stories to read.  mouths to feed.  wiping tears.  calming fears.  sleepless nights.  breaking up fights.  washing clothes.  tickling toes.  singing songs.  righting wrongs.  piggy-back rides.  waiting at slides.  pulling out hair.  teaching to share.  owies to kiss.  giggling bliss.  crying and whining.  cereal dinning.  beds to make.  birthday cake.  bath time fun.  errands to run.  socks to match.  playing catch.  teeth to brush.  mornings to rush.  prayers to say.  picture day.  dress-up dresses.  cleaning up messes.   lego's and babies.  yes, no's and maybes.  walks in the park.  afraid of the dark.  dentists and docs.  child-proof locks.  birds and the bees.  skinned-up knees.  wiping noses.  dandelion's not roses.  games to attend.  heartbreaks to mend.  snuggles in bed.  apologies said.  time-out chair.  bubble gum hair.  beaming with pride.  i count, you hide.  bad tummy-ache.  deep breaths to take.  

i love being a mother.