(written with lots of love)
by Kerann Christopherson
hey, wake up kid
and wake up again
when I said it the fourth time
I saw you hiding that grin
get moving kid
get up! on your feet
get your butt downstairs
now, please! you need to eat
finish your waffle
and please take your pill
put back the milk
wipe up what you spill
why must I ask things
again and again?
why don't directions
EVER seem to sink in?
it seems simple enough
but somehow it is not
and black is just white
and cold's VERY hot
Oh my, is that really what
you were planning to wear?
have you brushed those teeth
and looked at your hair?
find your shoes, quick!
and pick up your pack
get out the door...
and just WHY are you back?
forgot your lunch, huh?
well, here you go
got everything now?
(the answer is NO!)
where's that page
you worked on last night?
go check in the den
go back, turn off that light!
yep, missed the bus
so, again mom will drive
again late for work
again growing hives
good morning, I'm here
who's that on the line?
principal who?
no, sure, everything's fine
hello? yes, Mr. Crumb...
yes, I know, he's a tough one
please call me again
if you want... just for fun
fight traffic to get home
grinding teeth on the way
RELAX! think about horses
and just riding away
don't walk in here buddy
with that mud on your shoes
cleaned the carpet on Sunday
it DID look like new
eat your burger right now
sorry, I know you feel full
but trust me on this one
you've room for the whole bull
so how was your school day?
what? no! you said that?
detention on Thursday...
boy, we need to chat
teacher said she had to
just keep your gold star
next time please leave
the formaldehyde pig IN the jar!
and when know you want to speak
think, please consider *BEFORE*
what you say without thinking
might cause an uproar
or was that the idea?
the uproar? exactly!
it made more exciting
pointless, boring P.E.
why did he say that?
just WHAT was he thinking?
how can I cope
since I'm not much for drinking?
someone please HELP me!
make me understand
how this ADD thing showed up
(though not in the plan)
no homework tonight?
hmm, so you say
you know I'll find out tomorrow
if you just chose to play
oh well, get in the shower
why??? because!
so tired of explaining
I've got aching jaws
turn down the music
and please shut your door
pick up your clothes
what's that hamper for?
Don't get pee on the tile!
if you do, wipe it clean
and for crying out loud
flush that toilet! I'm mean?
brush your teeth GOOD
and please get to bed
don't pinch the dog
don't bang your head
don't pester your sister
stop chasing the cat
now, that's just not nice...
shouldn't tell mom she's fat!
apologize and sleep now
so I can please too
yes, of course, I forgive you
(sigh) I always do
Re-printed with permission