Periodically, I write these "I Am" statement poems. I wrote my first one in 9th grade, and I loved it so much that I periodically re-evaluate myself and where I'm at and write a new one. Today I read this blog and I thought it was so incredibly moving and beautiful, it just inspired me to re-evaluate again. The format on this one is slightly different than all the ones in the past (although it's possible that that's only noticeable to me), and it's not exactly a replacement for the most recent one, but it's along the same lines. Anyway, it's short and sweet and I thought I'd post it here, because, really, what else would I do with it?
I am reader of bedtime stories, Bible school chauffeur, feeder of pets, vanquisher of bees. I am gardener, maid, tender of wounds, gourmet peanut butter and jelly chef. I am teacher of reading & writing & arithmetic, speaker of Grandma's passed down wisdom. I am dealer of bottom spankings and "don't bite your brother"s and "go out and get some fresh air"s. I am not trying to climate control the out-doors, so please close the door behind you. I am clipper of coupons, hunter of bargains, expert in dinner for under $3. I am enforcer of "eat what's in front of you or go hungry" and "no, you can't watch more t.v." I am a home for my unborn, nourishment for my just born, and provider of love for them always. I have my hands full of the most wonderful things and my heart overflowing with God's highest calling. I answer to "mom" no matter who says it and I am thankful for the blessing of that name.
