Steven Helmer Publications

When did my kids Stop eating like birds? They are already asking me for seconds And I haven't even had my firsts. How did they even eat their food so fast? Seriously, I haven't got a clue. They had to inhale it like a vacuum Because there's no way they had time to chew. Image courtesy of Pixabay Our storage containers are empty and collecting dust. Seeing them going unused makes me a bit blue. I mean, come on now, I already had to pay for dinner. Are you telling me I also have to buy lunch too? Don't get me wrong, I'm glad my kids aren't starving. I'm proud of the fact I'm keeping them well-fed and safe. It's just, sometimes I wonder If maybe I'm raising miniature versions of Henry the Eighth. Honestly, I don't mind that they eat. I just wish they'd save at least some of it for later. Is it really that much to ask To have a few more leftovers in our refrigerator?

I work hard to be a provider for them, And, sometimes, just doing that is enough of a chore. They may not have everything they want, But, they have everything they need, and, perhaps, a little more. Yet there's always something else they want. What they have never seems to be enough. It doesn't even matter That they are already running out of room for their stuff. Image courtesy of Pixabay They also always seem to be fighting, Even though there's really no reason why they shouldn't be getting along. Sometimes we can't even prevent it By sending them to different parts of our home. There's days when they even seem to enjoy it, Starting in with the first morning's light And not letting up Until they go to bed at night. Image courtesy of Pixabay And, why are their rooms always so messy? Can't they take care of space that was given to them free of charge? Maybe I could forgive it if they seemed to be makin...