I don’t know what to do today.
Perhaps I’ll go outside and play,
or stay indoors and watch TV,
or take a bath, or climb a tree.
Or maybe I’ll go ride my bike,
or pick my nose, or take a hike,
or jump a rope, or scratch my head,
or play a game, or stay in bed,
or dance a jig, or pet the cat,
or drink some milk, or buy a hat,
or sing a song, or read a book,
or change my socks, or learn to cook,
or dig a hole, or eat a pear,
or call my friends, or brush my hair,
or hold my breath, or have a race,
or stand around and slap my face.
I’m so confused, and bored, and blue,
to not know what I ought to do.
I guess that I should just ask you.
So, what do you think I should do?
I came across this children’s humorous poem about not knowing what to do, and it immediately transported me back to the days when my kids were little.
Back then, outside of TV, the only technology we had was the Atari. We played games like Pong and Asteroids, does anyone remember those? But honestly, some of my favorite entertainment had nothing to do with any of that. It was watching my kids make up their own fun, especially when they were doing aerobics in the living room and calling out:
“Watch me, Mommy.”
“Mommy, look at this.”
“See what I can do, Mommy?”
Those little moments were priceless.
Today, my grown children each have their own unique gifts, talents, and personalities. I still love hearing from them, whether it’s through a phone call, text, or email. My heart still skips a beat whenever they achieve something wonderful. They continue to make me smile, and we still laugh together.
Children grow up so quickly. Blink, and suddenly you’re wondering where all the years went. Cherish those moments while you can.
(I originally shared this post back in 2013, but the memories are still just as special. Some things are worth revisiting.)
By the way, here’s a sketch I drew of my kids some 40 years ago.
Wasn’t it just yesterday…?
Dad: A son’s first hero. A daughter’s first love.
From Heart to Heritage
Reflections From the Heart 