“…There goes my life, there goes my future, my everything…”
It’s that time of year again. Summer is winding down, the weather is changing, fall clothes are already in department stores, and many kids are in school already, or returning back to school this week.
Another grade, another year of growing, and another year of homework. Ugh…
Some parents are breathing a sigh of relief; their children needing routine and discipline after a summer of freedom and fighting.
For me, the worries are just beginning. Call me a “mother hen” but I’ve felt the most secure while my girls are in my care.
Yes, I need time for myself. Who doesn’t? The noise of life and children’s chatter can overwhelm anyone.
However, I know my kids better than anyone and I pray every day for their well-being and safety, as well as for those teachers and grown-ups who are taking care of my loved ones during the day.
Nowadays, the world is not as safe as it once was. And maybe, we weren’t as safe twenty, thirty, or even forty years ago, as we thought we were.
For those short hours that I am alone, my little girls are never far from my thoughts. Yes, I have more time to write and take care of me, but still…you know…
- For every picture drawn…there goes my life
- For every tear shed…there goes my life
- For every giggle…there goes my life
- For every silly story I am told…there goes my life
- For every tantrum…there goes my life
- For every hug and kiss…there goes my life
- For every single “I love you, mama”…there goes my life
Cherish them while they are little.
Cherish them while they are older.
Give them guidance while you can because life is fleeting, so I’m told.
Lord, protect your precious treasures…please keep all the kids, your children, safe during this school year.
Until next time…
Be well. Be safe. Be happy.
Today’s inspirational song: There Goes My Life, by Kenny Chesney. You can click here to see the video. The lyrics to the song are below.
All he could think about was I’m too young for this Got my whole life ahead Hell I’m just a kid myself How’m I gonna raise one
All he could see were his dreams going up in smoke So much for ditching this town and hanging out on the coast Oh well, those plans are long gone
And he said
There goes my life
There goes my future, my everything
Might as well kiss it all good-bye
There goes my life
A couple years of up all night and a few thousand diapers later
That mistake he thought he made covers up the refrigerator
Oh yeah…he loves that little girl
Momma’s waiting to tuck her in as she stumbles up those stairs
She smiles back at him dragging that teddy bear
Sleep tight, blue eyes and bouncing curls
He smiles
There goes my life
There goes my future, my everything,
I love you, daddy goodnight
There goes my life
She had that Honda loaded down
With Abercrombie clothes and fifteen pairs of shoes and his American express
He checked the oil and slammed the hood, said your good to go
She hugged them both and headed off to the west coast
He cried
There goes my life
There goes my future, my everything
I love you
Baby good-bye