For all the Mom's out there...

When i'm an old lady, I'll live with each kid, And bring so much happiness..just as they did. I want to pay back all the joy they've provided. Returning each deed! Oh, they'll be so excited! (When I'm an old lady and live with my kids)

I'll write on the wall with reds, whites and blues, And I'll bounce on the furniture...wearing my shoes. I'll drink from the carton and then leave it out. I'll stuff all the toilets and oh, how they'll shout! (When I'm and old lady and live with my kids)

When they're on the phone and just out of reach, I'll get into things like sugar and bleach. Oh, they'll snap their fingers and then shake their head, And when that is done, I'll hide under the bed! (When I'm an old lady and live with my kids)

When they cook dinner and call me to eat, I'll not eat my green beans or salad or meat, I'll gag on my okra, spill milk on the table, And when they get angry...I'll run...if I'm able! (When I'm an old lady and live with my kids)

I'll sit close to the TV, through the channels I'll click, I'll cross both eyes just to see if they stick. I'll take off my socks and throw one away, And play in the mud til the end of the day! (When I'm an old lady and live with my kids)

And later in bed, I'll lay back and sigh, I'll thank God in prayer and then close my eyes. My kids will look down with a smile slowly creeping, And say with a groan, "She's so sweet when she's sleeping!"

I'll play loud music till the windows shake Leave dirty clothes on the floor and my bed NEVER make!

I'll open the door of the fridge and inhale... There won't be anything left to grow mold or get stale!

My friends will run in and out at all hours, You'll think "Oh, no, what'd they do now?!? when I bring you flowers!

I'll track in mud on your freshly-mopped floor. Will it be the principal or a policeman when you answer the door?!

The mountains of laundry will make you sigh, but that goodnight hug and kiss will make you cry.

For in spite of all that we go through as a child and a mother, we'll realize that we are God's gift to each other.

God Bless All Moms and Grandmas Everywhere!



Gil Knutson