The Little Things

I've often wandered where my life would be today
If I didn't work with children and had gone another way.
I wouldn't have the hassle of the diapers and mess
I wouldn't have the constant noise, the long days or the stress!

I wouldn't have the laundry that accumulates in piles!
I wouldn't have the worry or responsibility
I wouldn't have to wait two hours so I could just pee!!!

I wouldn't see the children learn to sit or walk or crawl
I wouldn't get to kiss their bumps and bruises when they fall
I wouldn't feel the pride within my heart when I first see
My precious little charges first recite their ABC's!

I wouldn't get to travel to far off places every day
Through stories, songs and three-year-olds' imaginative play
I'd miss the laughs and giggles and the hugs and kisses too
I wouldn't have the hectic place-but what else would I do?

I might find a shorter work day, and of course with better pay
but I'd miss those tender moments I take pleasure in each day
I may be missing out on things but still don't think I'll switch
'Cause I'd miss out on the little things that truly make me rich!!

Kelly Huntington