MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) by Frances Drost

Portraits of White by Frances Drost

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MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)
by Frances Drost

Album: Portraits of White

Well a silent night is out of sight
For a mom with little boys
What I wouldn't give for a chance to live
In a house without the noise
For it's hard to sleep when your toddlers creep
From their bed to yours at three
Though I multi-task it's a lot to ask
To sleep in heavenly peace

MOPS have to mother 'til they drop
And mothers of preschoolers do things they would rather not

There are butts to clean it's an ugly scene
Not quite the night divine
And if all is calm there is something wrong
And it's not a real good sign
We don't like to fish but we have to if
Our children drop their toys
In the toilet bowl (we don't need a pole)
Our hands we will employ

MOPS have to mother 'til they drop
And mothers of preschoolers get real good at yelling STOP!

Guess I'll have to wait for the sleep I crave
'Til the kids are grown and gone
And I stand in faith that I'll see the day
When they get a decent job!
And the tears will roll at the great big hole
My heart cannot ignore
But it's hard to see when they have to pee
And they tinkle all over the floor

MOPS have to mother 'til they drop
And mothers of preschoolers have to work around the clock

So we tip our hat to the stage you're at
And wish you peace on earth
And we have to say we are still amazed
At the miracle of birth
And we understand when you're old and grand
And you go to bed at five
That you're catching up (at least somewhat)
On the sleep you were denied

Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace