My kids

I raised my kids
on sugar breakfast cereal
and Disney movies on repeat
juice was limitless
some days their only serving of fruit
they slept late
just so I could too
Some days were spent in pajamas all day long
Some days they picked out what to wear
Some days it was just a cape and underwear
naps were taken
when they were tired
rain days were fun
they splashed in puddles even
with no boots on
They ran barefoot
until it was dark
even, in dirt and mud
when they came home
I nursed their skinned knees
and mosquito bites
that went unnoticed
in the daylight
I tuck all in
Kiss each squeaky clean face
said good night
with a simple I loved you
Now, I sit quietly as I wonder how
my kids somehow turned out alright
despite the fact I let them be kids