It’s not my turn.
It’s not my turn to go where I want, when I want.
It’s not my turn to put my wants and needs first.
It’s not my turn to get butterflies on a first date.
It’s not my turn to plan a wedding.
I’ve had my turn.
It’s not my turn to leisurely enjoy my coffee with slow mornings.
It’s not my turn to explore all of my interests and hobbies.
It’s not my turn to spend my days as I please.
It’s not my turn to spoil grandchildren.
Hopefully, I’ll have my turn.
It’s not my turn to take a Mediterranean vacation.
It’s not my turn to maintain a luscious backyard oasis.
It’s not my turn to have abs.
It’s not my turn to binge-watch Netflix when I’ve had a hard week.
Maybe one day I’ll have a turn…or, maybe not.
But, it is my turn…
It’s my turn to have some sleepless nights.
It’s my turn for late-night snacks, so I don’t have to share.
It’s my turn to have my clothes stretched out by little hands.
It’s my turn to have fingerprints on the screen door.
It’s my turn to have Cocomelon stuck in my head.
It’s my turn to do laundry. So. Much. Laundry.
It’s my turn to keep romance alive amidst the routine.
But even more than that,
It’s my turn to start family traditions.
It’s my turn to memorize the perfect squishiness of chubby baby faces.
It’s my turn to let a popsicle make anything better.
It’s my turn to heal boo-boo’s with a kiss.
It’s my turn to cuddle and rock.
It’s my turn for park days and play dates.
It’s my turn for first steps, first words, and first days of school.
It’s my turn to earn my laugh lines and gray hairs.
It’s my turn to soak up the beautiful, exhausting, magic of motherhood while the turn is still mine.
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Kelsey, thank you so much for speaking this past Saturday at the Roland Ladies Day. I really enjoyed your approach to your subject, talking about what singing does for us, and the 4 reasons why we sing. I appreciate that you included the audience some as well. I know that it is a lot of work to create a wonderful lesson and it is obvious that you prepared well. It was just wonderful!!!!
I had hoped to speak to you personally, but you were engaged in conversation at the table in a side room so I gave a thumbs up on my way out.
Eva Atkinson
Sallisaw Church of Christ
Hi Eva! You’ve just made my day – thank you so much for the compliment and encouragement!! It was so nice to have such a large group of ladies gathered…I know we were all mutually encouraged. I hope to meet you (in person) sometime soon 🙂