Gleaming like the morning sun
it sits on the eastern kitchen sill
as a monument to
anticipation
what will come come over spring break
when the bags are packed
and the Jeep drives two hours north
and the boys and Mommy
unbuckle, unload,
and then unlock
the door at Grandma and Grandpa's house
it is the topic before dinner and after prayers
Mommy, as soon I as get up I will tear off the next link
because we will be another day closer
to seeing Grandma and Grandpa
And sure enough he remembers this morning
bounding down the stairs like an arrow speeding toward its target
Will you help me get it down?
Absolutely
Thank you
Rrrrrrrrrrriiiiiiiiiiiip
Let's touch and count
1
2
3
4
5
6
7 days!
I can't wait, Mommy
Me neither
Write on,
b
Oh, glorious spring break. The anticipation is almost as good as the week itself!
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I were saying the other day that maybe we should just tell the kids about exciting things the morning they happen, because the craziness that comes alongside the anticipation can at times be a lot ... Yet your post highlights all the fun parts about waiting. The format of your post is very fitting!
ReplyDeleteI love the link counting! What a great way to anticipate the trip! I can hear your child's sweet voice in these words, "Mommy, as soon I as get up I will tear off the next link."
ReplyDeleteTwo more weeks for me, and I'm headed for my sister's place in CA. I haven't been there in three years, so maybe a paper chain is in order for me too! Anticipation is half the fun of a trip. I love your words, "monument to anticipation."
ReplyDeleteThe countdown to family time. So much anticipation! It's going to be great. :)
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