I haven't posted for a while but here's one for you.
The other night I'm sound asleep in bed - 12:30 am my phone rings. I grab the phone and can see it's my daughhter calling. I don't have my glasses on and my eyes don't focus well when I first wake up plus I had been sound asleep so I swiped the wrong way and instead of answering it went to voicemail.
Of course I immediately call her back to hear 'You voicemailed me!" We got that straightened out.
Now I have 5 kids and I don't get the middle of the night phone calls like I used to. Guess that's what happens as they get older. When the phone does ring in the middle of the night I can be pretty sure which daughter is calling me and that it's most likely not an emergency. I was right.
My daughter was with my oldest brother and they had had a few drinks and basically I was called on a dare. My brother told her that I wouldn't answer a phone call in the middle of the night and her response was 'My Mom will always take my call." (please note if I accidentally voicemail you I will call back immediately). '
Well, we had a nice little chat - almost an hour - said our goodbyes and hung up. Please note - I did call her back the next afternoon and woke her up from her nap. Seemed only fitting.
During the course of our calls, yes both of them, my daughter made mention of the fact that she was glad that we were 'friends'. Well, her call got thoughts running in my head and as usually happens those thoughts developed into a poem which I thought I would share with you.
And for all those new mommas, struggling mommas, and just plain worn-out mommas, hang in there - your friendship days are coming.
Snuggles and cuddles, unlimited feelings
Enjoy your babies, the time is fleeting.
Next up is the laughter and giggles,
And what causes those unstoppable wiggles?
Elementary school they still need you
They are experiencing all things new.
You’re not sure that you or they will survive
The rebellious teenage years when they arrive.
Becoming an adult and finding their way
So many lessons learned along the way.
Now an adult your babies have grown
Each one now has their own home.
You’re still just a phone call away
Whenever they are having a bad day.
Middle of the night and want to chat?
They know you are okay with that.
More than your child they are now your friend.
Written by: K. Marrs
02/20/2022
