The Ins and Outs

The Ins and Outs

The sun comes up

Blubbery pancakes with syrup

Make-up for the face

Perfume just in case

Sweep, vacuum and mop

Beds made with stuffed pets on top

Dishes in and dishes out

More dishes coming without a doubt

Take out meet for the stew

Out of rice so pasta in leu

Make the lunches in a row

Button fell off and it’s time to sow

Pick up the kids and drop them off

Keep the schedule and don’t get lost

Homework, piano and some sports

Games, movies and home made forts

Walk to the park or take a hike

Ride a scooter or maybe a bike

Dust falls here and over there

Pledge the counters for ultimate care

Do my Bible study now 

Take a moment with a reverenced bow

Lots of stuff that wants to fit in

Organize it all and do it again

Check every tank and dish

Feed the dog, cat, frogs and fish

Scoop up the poop

Air freshener for toots

Unclog the toilet and scrub the tub

Looks like the sink need a good rub

Liquid plumber for the drains

Call a professional when it rains

Cover up that boo boo

With a bandaid of Winnie The Pooh

Plan vacations for time to bond

Cover the grey with brunette or blond

Shopping for the perfect dress

Cover the belly and pay way less

Date nights gotta be a must

Get a babysitter we can trust

Volunteer for this and that

Take up a cause and go to bat

Pay the bills without a pout

Mail comes in and mail goes out

Don’t forget to fill up the tank

Don’t forget to go to the bank

Drug store and the super market

Home depot and good old target

Wonder what the darks about

The hallway bulb just burnt out

Water for that silly hiccup

Stand upside down and dink it up

Set the table and don’t stall

Dinner conversations and eat it all

Eyelids are getting heavy

Bedtime so let’s get ready

Stuffed pets on the ground

Pull the covers all the way down

Good night stories and a hug

Prayers of blessings from above

Lights out at the curfew

Kids in bed and more to do

Email, facebook and maybe texts

Recorded shows and maybe sex

Separate the darks from lights

Spray-n-wash on the knees of tights

Fold the clothes and put away

If it’s too small it just cant stay

Now it’s time for the details

Paint the finger and toe nails

Wait for them to dry

Get in a really good cry

Consider tomorrow’s ins and outs

Dinner leftovers or takeout

Preparations for the next day

Time with God with much to say
Listen to His words for me
Absorb His presence and just be

Get in bed before midnight

Wonder if I’ll get sleep tonight

By Michelle Fozounmayeh

Sunday March 6, 2011