Mother's Day

I posted this earlier on my blog, but thought it might be fitting to post again in honor of every Mom who reads this, and grandmother too. I used this often when my boys were young to try to help them understand the importance of demonstrating their love. Sometimes it worked, sometimes not!! Hope you all had a wonderful Mother's Day as did I!!

I LOVE YOU, MOTHER, by Joy Allison

"I love you, mother," said little John;Then, forgetting his work, his cap went on,And he was off to the garden swing,Leaving his mother the wood to bring.I love you, mother," said little Nell,"I love you more than tongue can tell."Then she teased and pouted half the dayTill her mother rejoiced when she went to play."I love you, mother," said little Fan."Today I'll help you all I can."To the cradle then she did softly creepAnd rocked the baby till it fell asleep.Then stepping softly she took the broomAnd swept the floor and dusted the room.Busy and happy all day was she,Helpful and cheerful as a child should be."I love you, mother," again they said,Three little children going to bed.How do you think the mother guessed,Which of them really loved her best?