Oh the joy of cheap thrills
It’s a beautiful Wednesday morning
I’ve just finished a long night shift
My sister who helps me with the kids has to be elsewhere this morning
I tell her I’ll give my daughter a bath and she can run along
Within a few minutes though
I fall fast sleep
Sprawled out on the couch
Like an overworked ‘Jacki’ — I mean this literally
My daughter shuttles between the TV and my self
I remember her handing me a bottle of water to fill up her water bottle
At another time she brings her panties so I can put it on for her
I do not remember when I took off her diapers
When I manage to wake up
She is smiling at me with her big brown eyes
Beautiful daughter of mine
Seeing her smile reminds me to be grateful for the life that I have
In between refusing everything I have offered her for breakfast
We both sight a jar of Nutella
One spoon goes in, then another, then another
How can you dip the spoon and not lick it?
So we quickly use up about four spoons
This sinful act has left us reeling in joy
Two beautiful girls
Yet to freshen up for the day
Who cares anyway?
And later on when someone wonders
Why the jar of Nutella is empty
We will also join them to wonder along
Gleefully!
This rat race is never ending
The lows can really weigh you down
Find joy everyday in the little things
Learn to savor every bite of cheese
And relish in any little sweetness you find
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