Each morning while in slumber deep
My body begging for more sleep
I'm awakened by a loud call
From Baby's bedroom down the hall
Blinking, I stumble through that door
I trip across the toy strewn floor
I'm greeted by an awful sight
A child whose diaper leaked last night
Quick, change the child and change the sheet
Fix everyone something to eat
A load to wash, a load to dry
Blow a big kiss; tell Daddy, "Bye."
Give Cheerios when she yells "More!"
Watch Baby throw them on the floor
I pick them up and I say, "Stop"
She spills her milk: it's time to mop
Breakfast over, I wash her tray
And put her on the floor to play
Turn to the dishes in the sink
Then stop to get her some more drink.
Sucked up Teddy with the vacuum
Blew more dust in my living room
Stopped her tantrum, brushed off the fur
Gave dusty Teddy back to her
I'd really like to wash my hair
And maybe get clean underwear
"In your playpen, play with your toys."
Oh, No! What was that crashing noise?
That's how it goes till six o'clock
When I answer your front door knock
You examine the mess and say,
"What did you do at home all day?"