in my free time

Just for this morning, I am going to step over the laundry, and pick you up and take you to the park to play.










Just for this morning, I will leave the dishes in the sink, and let you teach me how to put that puzzle of yours together.









Just for this afternoon, I will unplug the telephone and keep the computer off, and sit with you in the backyard and blow bubbles.









Just for this afternoon, I will not yell once, not even a tiny grumble when you scream and whine for the ice cream truck and I will buy you one if he comes by.







Just for this afternoon, I won't worry about what you are going to be when you grow up, or second guess every decision I have made where you are concerned.









Just for this afternoon, I will let you help me bake cookies, and I won't stand over you trying to fix them.









Just for this afternoon, I will take us to McDonald's and buy us both a Happy Meal so you can have both toys.









Just for this evening, I will hold you in my arms and tell you a story about how you were born and how much I love you.









Just for this evening, I will let you splash in the tub and not get angry.









Just for this evening, I will let you stay up late while we sit on the porch and count all the stars.









Just for this evening, I will snuggle beside you for hours, and miss my favorite TV shows.









Just for this evening when I run my finger through your hair as you pray, I will simply be grateful that God has given me the greatest gift ever given