
Were you aware that they pick you?
They’re up there in Heaven,
(Or wherever it is that babies come from)
Looking down and pointing
To all the parents that they may want.
They may have a checklist
And if we meet their criteria
Then they will offer us a contract
That can only be signed
With a heady mixture of love and pain.
So be careful when you wish
You had more money or time.
That babe in your arms
Picked you out of everyone else.
Don’t let them down
And don’t break the contract
They need you to honour.
I’ve always had this funny little belief that babies pick their parents. I couldn’t tell you exactly how it worked, but I definitely think that I was paired up perfectly with my child.
But also, if you think of it in this way, you start to feel much more lucky and grateful when you are starting to feel a little bit frazzled. It feels like such an honour to be picked by a person, to know that they want to spend all of their formative years with you. This becomes even more incredible when you don’t have much money and you think that your child chose you over Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow. Pretty cool, huh?
Anyway, I know how hard parenting is at the best of times so I really feel for you if you are struggling (especially if you are in the baby phase and struggling to get a full night’s sleep!). But stay strong and know that you are in the right place with the right people at the right time.
Much Love
Rachel xx
Halbarbera
Nice thoughts! Oπ€±π»…πΌπ»
potatosandwich
On some of those very rare days you do ask yourself ‘why did you pick me’…(he chuckles).
Red White Adventures
Definitely a way with words! Loved it.. children are so precious. Enjoy every moment with yours.
patientandkindlove
Thank you and I agree that we must cherish every moment that we can