The futility of being a mother,

by a not very good one.

I put the block back in the container for blocks.
I take it from the pantry, behind the shredded coconut, precariously placed next to the open sugar
And I put it back in the box with shapes in the side meant to fit it and it's brothers
And tomorrow it's in the freezer

I make a well balanced dinner I know you won't eat
A second less balanced dinner
And then defrost the chicken nuggets
(With fruit, ok? Relax.)

I put the shoes back on the shoe rack, and count 11
I put the shoes back on the shoe rack, and count 10
I put the shoes back on the shoe rack, and count 11. Thank you.

Laundry
Dishes
Diapers
Kisses

I put the block back in the container for blocks.