momwritings

Friday, December 31, 2010

BRING UP A CHILD

To bring up a child in the way he should go,
travel that way yourself once in a while

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

BEST OF ALL GIFTS

The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree
is the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.

Monday, December 27, 2010

TOYS NOT INCLUDED

I once bought my kids a set of batteries for Christmas with a note on it saying: 'Toys not included.'"

Friday, December 24, 2010

SANTA"S PRAYER

"Santa's Prayer"

The sleigh was all packed, the reindeer were fed,
but Santa still knelt by the side of the bed.

"Dear Father," he prayed "be with me tonight,
there's much work to do and my schedule is tight.

I must jump in my sleigh and streak through the sky,
knowing full well that a reindeer can't fly.

I will visit each household before the first light,
I'll cover the world and all in one night.

With sleigh bells a-ringing, I will land on each roof,
amid the soft clatter of each little hoof.

To get into the house is the difficult part,
so I'll slide down the chimney of each child's heart.

My sack will hold toys to grant all their wishes,
the supply will be endless like the loaves and the fishes.

I will fill all the stockings and not leave a track
I will eat every cookie that is left for my snack.

I can do all these things Lord, only through you,
I just need Your blessing, then it's easy to do.

All this is to honor the birth of the One,
that was sent to redeem us, Your most holy Son.

So to all of my friends, least Your glory I rob,
please Lord, remind them Who gave me this job".

Thursday, December 23, 2010

CANDLES

I will light candles this Holiday Season
Candles of joy...despite all sadness,
Candles of hope...where despair keeps watch.
Candles of courage...where fear is ever present,
Candles of peace...for tempest-tossed days,
Candles of grace...to ease heavy burdens.
Candles of love...to inspire all my living,
Candles that will burn all the year long.
Joy Hope Courage Peace Grace Love

LEARN ABOUT LIFE FROM A SNOWMAN

I Learned All About Life From a Snowman...


~ It's okay if you're a little bottom heavy.

~ Hold your ground, even when the heat is on.

~ Wearing white is always appropriate.

~ Winter is the best of the four seasons.

~ It takes a few extra rolls to make a good midsection.

~ There's nothing better than a foul weather friend.

~ The key to life is to be a jolly, happy soul.

~ We're all made up of mostly water.

~ You know you've made it when they write a song about you.

~ Accessorize! Accessorize! Accessorize!

~ Don't get too much sun.

~ It's embarrassing when you can't look down and see your feet.

~ It's fun to hang out in your front yard.

~ Always put your best foot forward.

~ There's no stopping you once you're on a roll.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

MEMORIES OF CHRISTMAS

"The memories most endearing
no matter where I roam,
are those of Christmas' past
in a place I knew as home.

The magic of the season
with scent of wax and pine,
The aroma from the kitchen
that beckoned us to dine.

The dancing lights upon the tree
that cast their yuletide spell,
The joyous song of carolers
singing "Peace on Earth, Noel"

The memories of lost loved ones
they live and always will,
for one ever dies in our hearts
(in a place where time stands still)

The treasured scenes of yesteryear
could prayer but make them last?
Traditions of the heart live on
in dreams of Christmas' past.

~ unknown ~

I LOVE CHRISTMAS

I Love Christmas

The older I get ...The closer I
feel to old friends as I write
my Christmas cards...

The more I cherish old ornaments...

The more fondly I remember 
Christmases past... 

The longer I hold on to a 
Christmas hug... 

The more I realize Christmas
is a matter of the heart...

The tighter my throat gets when
I sing "Silent Night"... 

The more I enjoy giving
than receiving...

The longer I sit at night
in the glow of the Christmas tree... 

The more wondrously beautiful
the Christmas story... 

The deeper my awe at
God's infinite love...The more
I love Christmas!

CHILL IN THE AIR

There's a chill in the air
and the sweet smell of pine
Friends coming together
it's Christmas time

Children playing with sleds
on the new fallen snow
Toys in store windows
have their eyes all aglow

Chapel bells ringing
from the old town square
Decorations on Main Street
being put up with care

Christmas shoppers beginning
to fill the malls
Where trees are adorned
with garland and balls

Out Christmas shopping
I spotted a sign
Santa's Work Shop,
with children in line

I walked up closer
so that I could hear
What the children wanted
from Santa this year

When from in line
I saw a young lad
By the look on his face,
I could tell he was sad

I walked up closer
so that I could see
As he took his turn
upon Santa's knee

Santa, I don't want toys
under the tree
All I want is my Daddy, here
with Mommy and me

It's been so long
since he's been gone
When he left the grass was
still green on the lawn

You see, We're in the Military
and he had to go
And Mommy and I miss him,
more than you know

When I'm in bed and
she thinks I'm asleep
She reads over his letters
and starts to weep

But, if you can't do it,
I'll understand
Since Daddy's been gone,
I'm Mom's little man

As you deliver your presents,
give a message from me
We gave up Christmas with Daddy,
So children stay free!

Barbara Cox

NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS

No matter what happens,
No matter what you do,
I hope that you will stay the same.
I hope you'll always be you.

You are very special,
No one can take that away.
So when the problems call
And the darkness falls,

Never forget that
someone cares about you.

Never forget your dreams;
They aren't as far away,
As you might think they seem.

Let nothing get you down,
And when the times get rough,
Simply smile like a circus clown.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE INTERNET CHRISTMAS

T'was the Internet Night Before Christmas

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the Net,
There were hacker's a surfing. Nerds? Yeah, you bet.
The e-mails were stacked by the modem with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.

The newbies were nestled all snug by their screens,
While visions of Java danced in their dreams.
My wife on the sofa and me with a snack,
We just settled down at my rig (it's a Mac).

When out in the Web there arose such a clatter,
I jumped to the site to see what was the matter.
To a new page my Mac flew like a flash,
Then made a slight gurgle. It started to crash!!

I gasped at the thought and started to grouse,
Then turned my head sideways and clicked on my mouse.
When what to my wondering eyes should appear,
My Mac jumped to a page that wasn't quite clear.

When the image resolved, so bright and so quick,
I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick!
More rapid than mainframes, more graphics they came,
Then Nick glanced toward my screen, my Mac called them by name;

"Now Compaq! Now Acer!", my speaker did reel;
"On Apple! On Gateway!" Santa started to squeal!
"Jump onto the circuits! And into the chip!
Now speed it up! Speed it up! Make this thing hip!"

The screen gave a flicker, he was into my "Ram",
Then into my room rose a full hologram!
He was dressed in all red, from his head to his shoes,
Which were black (the white socks he really should lose).

He pulled out some discs he had stored in his backpack.
Santa looked like a dude who was rarin' to hack!
His eyes, how they twinkled! His glasses, how techno!
This ain't the same Santa that I used to know!

With a wink of his eye and a nod of his head,
Santa soon let me know I had nothing to dread.
He spoke not a word, gave my Mac a quick poke,
And accessed my C drive with only a stroke.

He defragged my hard drive, and added a "Dimm",
Then threw in some cool games, just on a whim!
He worked without noise, his fingers they flew!
He distorted some pictures with Kai's Power Goo!

He updated Office, Excel and Quicken,
Then added a screensaver with a red clucking chicken!
My eyes widened a bit, my mouth stood agape,
As he added the latest version of Netscape.

The drive gave a whirl, as if it were pleased,
St. Nick coyly smiled, the computer appeased.
Then placing his finger on the bridge of his nose,
Santa turned into nothing but ones and zeros!

He flew back into my screen and through my uplink,
Back into the net with barely a blink.
But I heard his sweet voice as he flew from my sight,
"Happy surfing to all, and to all a good byte!"

Monday, December 20, 2010

DEPOSITS FOR OUR CHILDREN

Each day of our lives we make deposits
in the memory banks of our children.

Sunday, December 19, 2010

MY FRIEND

To my friend:
Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow.
Don't walk behind me, I may not lead.
Just walk beside me and be my friend.

Saturday, December 18, 2010

HATED BY YOUR CHILD

If you have never been hated by your child,
you have never been a parent.

Friday, December 17, 2010

DON'T HANDICAP CHILDREN

Don't handicap your children by making their lives easy.

Thursday, December 16, 2010

HALLOWEEN

Our dog needed a minor surgery and the vet sent
our dog home with a cone around her neck for protection.
On halloween night the trick or treaters came to the door.
One little boy looked at our dog and said,
"Awwww,the doggie is dressed like a flashlight!"

WHAT IS RICH?

You may have tangible wealth untold;
Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold.
Richer than I you can never be
I had a mother who read to me.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

ABE LINCOLN-MOTHER

All that I am or ever hope to be,
I owe to my angel mother.
-Abraham Lincoln

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

SAVE THE EARTH

Everybody wants to save the earth,
nobody wants to help mom with the dishes!

Monday, December 13, 2010

SPELL LOVE

Piglet: "How do you spell love?"
Pooh: "You don't spell it, you feel it!"

Sunday, December 12, 2010

FAMILY FACES

Family faces are magic mirrors looking at people who belong to us,
we see the past,present and future.

Friday, December 10, 2010

DAUGHTER

A daughter is a little girl who grows up to be a friend!

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

UNDERSTAND MOTHER

Do people understand what its like to be a mother?
Comments Please!

Sunday, December 5, 2010

UNDERSTAND MOTHER

Do people understand what its like to be a mother?
Comments Please!

Saturday, December 4, 2010

MOTHER'S SECRET HOPE

Youth fades, love droops, the leaves of friendship fall,
A mothers secret hope outlives them all.

Friday, December 3, 2010

MOTHER'S KNEE

Education commences at the mothers knee,
and every word spoken within the hearing
of little children tends toward the formation of character.

OLD AND WISE

You can never be old and wise,
if you were never young and crazy!

Thursday, December 2, 2010

THERE TO HERE

From there to here, from here to there,
funny things are everywhere.
-Dr. Seuss