a moment for tuesday

I am a mama,

I do snuggles.

And kisses,

Hugs and get betters,

I run baths,

clean bottoms.

Wash onesies

and faces.

Hold sticky fingers 

and wipe runny noses.

I offer explanations

and give timeouts.

Say no no no! and

what do you say?

I teach pleases and

thank yous.  

I give my last bite,

an extra sip.

Share treats and smiles.

Make memories and 

have adventures.

Build forts and 

imaginations.

I wake nightly,

and don't sleep in. 

I share my space,

travel with bags and bags.

I make bottles

and mash food.

I live with dirt,

Snot and sticky messes,

Our house is loud, echoing

giggles and screams.

I live for trucks and trees,

for puppies and running,

for bikes and lakes.

For all the things these two boys love.

I love hard,

I protect furiously

I live for their smiles,

their blinks

their moments,

their memories

their love

I live for these two boys