Soccer Mom Anthem by Holly Sarratt Frye
Sweep, Dust, Clean
Get it in the washing machine
Daddy's comin' home
and he wants a good supper tonight
There's crackers on the floorboard
make-up on the wheel
paper cups and pickup trucks
and an old Happy Meal
Billy's homework, Bobby's socks
and half an orange peel
she's a soccer mom
she's on the run
to the next Kroger deal
Sweep, Dust, Clean
Get it in the washing machine
Daddy's comin' home
and he wants a good supper tonight
Gone are the suits
and the heels and the raise
here now are sweatshirt
and tennis-shoe days
Run a business, office staff
she could write a book
but run a home? she's all alone
nobody taught her how to cook
Sweep, Dust, Clean
Get it in the washing machine
Daddy's comin' home
and he wants a good supper tonight
Later on that night
she finally got em all tucked in
get a good night's sleep, little mama
tomorrow gonna do it all again
Sweep, Dust, Clean
Get it in the washing machine
Daddy's comin' home
and he wants a good supper tonight
1/16/11
Connecting with your kids
Connecting with your kids doesn't have to be complicated.
Ask these 5 questions and build a stronger relationship with your child.
1. What Is The Most Important Thing That Happened Today? This is a great way to get more than a yes or no answer when you ask about your child's life and day.
2. How Are You And Your Friends Getting Along? You'll get to know your child's social circle and may get a heads up on drama that could be brewing and may cause some later problems.
3. What Is Something I Should Know About You? This question is great for growing any relationship - and you're guaranteed to learn something surprising. Just be prepared to have an answer, too!
4. What Should We Celebrate Today? Make it a goal to have fun with your kids and bring joy into your family's life on a regular basis. It can be as simple as popsicles on the back porch, a good grade on a quiz, or your favorite show being on TV. Savor the little things together.
5. Do You Know That I Love You? You can never say this too much. Always tell your kids you love them - and for who they are, not just for what they do.
Courtesy of the National Fatherhood Intiative (www.fatherhood.org)
Ask these 5 questions and build a stronger relationship with your child.
1. What Is The Most Important Thing That Happened Today? This is a great way to get more than a yes or no answer when you ask about your child's life and day.
2. How Are You And Your Friends Getting Along? You'll get to know your child's social circle and may get a heads up on drama that could be brewing and may cause some later problems.
3. What Is Something I Should Know About You? This question is great for growing any relationship - and you're guaranteed to learn something surprising. Just be prepared to have an answer, too!
4. What Should We Celebrate Today? Make it a goal to have fun with your kids and bring joy into your family's life on a regular basis. It can be as simple as popsicles on the back porch, a good grade on a quiz, or your favorite show being on TV. Savor the little things together.
5. Do You Know That I Love You? You can never say this too much. Always tell your kids you love them - and for who they are, not just for what they do.
Courtesy of the National Fatherhood Intiative (www.fatherhood.org)
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