Three-year old helpers

By Rhiannonw

Tue, 13 Dec 2011
  • 2899 reads
10 comments
 

A mother’s work is never done,
though seasoned with a lot of fun;
as toddlers grow up bigger, stronger,
you find your jobs are taking longer
– not just because of interruptions,
but also all the good intentions
of little helpers who compete
between your arms, beneath your feet
to sweep the floor – exciting chore! –
and sort the washing, and much more;
how pleasant vacuuming can seem
when little helpers sleep and dream!

Certificate U
Poem
Families

Comments

Submitted by widdicombe81 on
I liked this, reminds me of my own kids, when they used to do it for free, now its costs me a quid to just get a few dishes done.

Submitted by Rhiannonw on
'Little helpers' have to grow up a bit to be really useful, and then they later start resenting it, or at least begin to realise that 'work' in this life is usually not really fun! But then they should realise all the hard work their mothers have done for them! Thank you for reading and commenting. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by ScoZen on
Ahh dear Rhiannonw. The delights of little ones. They make Christmas I think. Regards.
ScoZen

Submitted by Rhiannonw on
Thank you ScoZen, and regards to you too. Granniesand other oldies can help harrassed Mums enjoy and survive! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Rhiannon

Lovely little poem and very true.

Jean

Jean Day

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Jean. I remember the joy of being able to shop 'unhelped' too! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

This poem stirred up some of my own memories Rhiannon.

Thank you for sharing.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks, Jenny. I didn't have any fun stories up my sleeve this time, and it was nice looking back at some of these. I think I read this at an ABC evening once, and it was enjoyed! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

thankyou for putting a link to this on :0) I know I've said it before, but you would be great at writing those leaflets health visitors give first time parents? I didn't have any adult help and just wanted it to be different from what I had had. This is so real and fun, I wish I had read it 12 years ago! Your children and grandchildren must have had/have a lovely time :0) My son used to love hoovering because it was the closest thing to a tractor we had (lots of noise etc) but tended to be just the one small field in the middle of the floor :0)

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

They're lovely things aren't they? I think toy hoovers (with some sort of noise added!) are very popular! Rhiannon