I know this is my second blog this week but I couldn't help it. I have so many things to write about and I want to write about some poems and prayers that I found that could or can be useful to someone with a little boy, baby, toddler, teenager, you name it, this one is for the boys. Especially the main man in my life, Caleb.
A Parent's Prayer:
Help Me give my children the best...
not of trappings or toys, but of myself, cherishing them
on good days and bad, theirs and mine.
Teach Me to accept them for who they are,
not for what they do;
To listen to what they say,
if only so they will listen to me;
To encourage their goals, not mine;
and please, let me laugh with them and be silly.
Let Me give them a home where
respect is the cornerstone,
integrity is the foundation,
and there is enough happiness to raise the roof.
May I give them the courage to be true to themselves;
the independence to take care of themselves
and the faith to believe in a power
much greater than their own.
See That I discipline my children
without demeaning them,
demand good manners without forgetting my own
and let them know they have limitless love,
no matter what they do.
Let Me feed them properly, clothe them adequately
and have enough to give them small allowances...
not for the work they do but the
pleasure they bring.
And let me be moderate in all these things,
so the joy of getting will help them discover
the joy of giving.
See That their responsibilities are real
but not burdensome, that my expectations are high
but not overwhelming and that my thanks and praise
are thoughtful and given when they're due.
Help Me teach them that excellence
is work's real reward, and not the glory it brings.
But when it comes...and it will...let me revel in each honor,
however small, without once pretending that it's mine;
My Children are glories enough.
Above all, let me ground these children so well
that I can dare to let them go.
I Love You:
I am your PARENT, you are my CHILD
I am your QUIET PLACE, you are my WILD
I am your CALM FACE, you are my GIGGLE
I am your WAIT, you are my WIGGLE
I am your DINNER, you are my CHOCOLATE CAKE
I am your BEDTIME, you are my WIDE AWAKE
I am your LULLABY, you are my PEEKABOO
I am your GOODNIGHT KISS, you are my I LOVE YOU
To: My Son, I Sometimes Wish:
I sometimes wish you were still small,
Not yet so big and strong and tall.
For when I think of yesterday,
I close my eyes and see you play.
I often miss that little boy
Who pestered me to buy a toy,
Who filled my days with pure delight,
From early morn to late at night.
We watch our children change and grow
As seasons come, then quickly go,
But our God has a perfect plan
To shape a boy into a man.
Today, my son, I'm proud of you
for all the thoughtful things you do.
I'll love you till my days are done,
And I'm so grateful you're my son.
Children Are...
AMAZING, acknowledge them
BELIEVABLE, trust them
CHILDLIKE, allow them
DIVINE, honor them
ENERGETIC, nourish them
FALLIBLE, embrace them
GIFTS, treasure them
HERE NOW, be with them
INNOCENT, delight with them
JOYFUL, appreciate them
KINDHEARTED, learn from them
LOVABLE, cherish them
MAGICAL, fly with them
NOBLE, esteem them
OPEN MINDED, respect them
PRECIOUS, value them
QUESTIONERS, encourage them
RESOURCEFUL, support them
SPONTANEOUS, enjoy them
TALENTED, believe in them
UNIQUE, affirm them
VULNERABLE, protect them
WHOLE, recognize them
XTRASPECIAL, celebrate them
YEARNING, notice them
ZANY, laugh with them
I hope you enjoyed today's blog. i won't post again until next Saturday but stay tuned. I have lots of more great ideas to share with you guys that you won't want to miss.