Full belly. Warm coats.
Hold my hand crossing the road.
Clean socks with grippies.
Night light by your bed.
Don't worry. I'll be nearby.
Call if you need me.
If only, keeping
you safe and happy could be
always this easy.
Will you ever know
how much I really love you
if I go too soon?
Will they remember
to tell you that your mommy
tried her very best?
That it broke my heart
just thinking of leaving you?
Making plans for you.
Hold my hand crossing the road.
Clean socks with grippies.
Night light by your bed.
Don't worry. I'll be nearby.
Call if you need me.
If only, keeping
you safe and happy could be
always this easy.
Will you ever know
how much I really love you
if I go too soon?
Will they remember
to tell you that your mommy
tried her very best?
That it broke my heart
just thinking of leaving you?
Making plans for you.
Earlier this week, I started the paperwork to draw up our wills and set up legal guardianship for my son... "just in case". It's supposed to be the kind of thing you think about once and never again, but it's hard to remove myself from realization that I just may not be here to see my son grow up.
We've made the proper provisions for his care and education. We've stated our wishes for his upbringing and his future, but there's so much that a dry legal document can never express, like how I don't care if he's never the valedictorian or the star quarterback, just as long as he feels happy and loved... by us.
For more Haiku Friday, check out A Mommy Story and Playgroups are No Place for Children.
We've made the proper provisions for his care and education. We've stated our wishes for his upbringing and his future, but there's so much that a dry legal document can never express, like how I don't care if he's never the valedictorian or the star quarterback, just as long as he feels happy and loved... by us.
For more Haiku Friday, check out A Mommy Story and Playgroups are No Place for Children.
22 comments:
That brought a tear to my eye. We are working on the same thing.
Isn't it funny how much of our routines sync up?? :)
Very sweet :)
Bradley
The Egel Nest
i hate having to plan for just in case...
but better safe than sorry.
nice 'ku
Great haiku.
We've recently done the same thing.
It's heartbreaking, scary and reassuring all at the same time.
I wonder the same things. That reminds me, I must get my affairs in order. *sigh* One of my best friends died last year in an auto accident leavinig behind a 7-year old, so I know all to well that it can happen. You just hate to think about it.
Touching haiku. Thanks. :-)
I love this haiku. I must admit that I've never thought of the topic and don't have a will. You've started me thinking though...
Great ‘Ku about an important issue! Taking care of such “business matters” can be challenging because they remind us of what we’d rather not think about, but in doing so these experiences may help us live each moment more mindfully. Thanks for sharing. Others might benefit from your experience.
Hugs and blessings,
I teared up reading that. Sweet haiku.
That is so sweet. It makes me want to cry.
Also, I enjoy that you introduce yourself as Personal Assistant to a toddler. :P I SO know the feeling, though mine are older now!
Lovely haiku, it made me tear up.
I write my kids notes and letters, and then I tuck them into a scrapbook album.
That way if anything ever happens to me, they will be able to look back at my thoughts and dreams for them.
Hopefully, it will never be an issue for any of us.
I don't have this plan, but I should.. Thank you for the reminder!
Great! Now I have black tears.
My husband's uncle died this week leaving a 9 and 13 year old parentless. It made my husband and I really think about the what-ifs. We do have papers signed, but it's something we need to revisit now that we have 4.
Thanks for the reminder!
Beautiful. WE did the same thing when our son was born and it makes the heart so heavy and secure all at once.
I was in such a state after completely the child identity packets for both children. I cried for a good hour and imagined having to hand over the fingerprints and pictures in the worst case scenarios that were buzzing in my head. Still can't shake that feeling.
Aww. I wake up thinking about this sometimes and just freeze. It's surprised me that I fear my son's pain far more than my own death.
I think if the worst does come to pass, he will know that you doing this shows how much you do love him.
I know what you mean...May I say, good for you for getting that in order. It's no fun, but it's the responsible thing to do. I hate thinnking about it:(
I think a nice letter, along with your beautiful poem, to your chosen guardian should do the trick. And, if you have any doubts, then keep looking. There's a sense of peace I have from knowing the guardians I chose are the right ones for my girls.
Blog Hoppin',
Balancing Hops
I'm Aussie so excuse my ignorance - what are `grippies'?
And yes, as a Dad of three, all that matters is that our children know they are loved and honoured and respected and secure - whatever they do in life.
Wow... just lovely. We did our wills... it was yucky.. but so RESPONSIBLE!
You brought out the beauty in an otherwise horrid task! We still haven't made a will--whenever we travel I leave a message on my mom and dad's voice mail telling them they get the kids if anything happens. Doubt that would hold up in court. Will force myself to do a proper job of it before Easter. Thanks.
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